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constellate

cons·tel·late

US/ˈkɑn.stɛll.e͜ɪt/ uncommon

verb

1.

scatter or intersperse like dots or studs

  • “Hills constellated with lights”
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2.

come together as in a cluster or flock

  • “The poets constellate in this town every summer”
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3.

Origin

From Latin constēllātus (“starred”), past participle of constēllō. Equivalent to Latin constēllō + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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