constellate

• Verbe signifiant se rassembler ou se grouper ensemble, à la manière des étoiles, ou former une constellation.

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.

   Parsemer comme des points

   • 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.

   Synonymesbespangledotpepperscattersprinklestrewstud

2. Gather in a clusterC2formal

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

   se rassembler en groupe

   • 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.

   Synonymesaggregateassembleclustercollectconcentratecongregateconveneflockgathermusterswarmthrong

   Antonymesdisbanddispersescatterseparate

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.

   Former une constellation

   • 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.

   Synonymesaggregateassembleclustercongregategathergroup