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constellate

/ˈkɒn.stə.leɪt/

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verb

/ˈkɒn.stə.leɪt/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий собираться или группироваться вместе, подобно звёздам, или формировать созвездие.

An obsolete verb meaning to cluster or gather together like stars, or to form into a constellation.

  1. Scatter like dotsC2formal

    To scatter or distribute something in a pattern resembling dots or studs, often across a surface or area.

    ruУсеивать

    • The night sky was constellated with countless stars.
    • The meadow was constellated with wildflowers of every color.
    • The artist constellated the canvas with tiny flecks of gold paint.

    Synonymsbespangledotpepperscattersprinklestrewstud

  2. Gather in a clusterC2formal

    To come together as a group, flock, or cluster, often in a coordinated or purposeful manner.

    ruСобираться в скопление

    • Fans constellated around the stage, waiting for the performance to begin.
    • The protesters constellated in the main square, demanding change.
    • Birds constellated on the telephone wires before migrating south.

    Synonymsaggregateassembleclustercollectconcentratecongregateconveneflockgathermusterswarmthrong

    Antonymsdisbanddispersescatterseparate

  3. Form a constellationC2formal

    To arrange or be arranged into a group or pattern that resembles a constellation, often implying a meaningful or aesthetic configuration.

    ruОбразовывать созвездие

    • The stars constellate into recognizable patterns in the winter sky.
    • The data points constellate into a clear trend when plotted on the graph.
    • The ancient astronomers believed that heroes and gods constellate in the heavens.

    Synonymsaggregateassembleclustercongregategathergroup

Forms
  • constellated past participle
  • constellated past simple
  • constellating present participle
  • constellates third person singular