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CONSTELLATE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Form a constellation or cluster

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "constellate" is one way to...):

form (assume a form or shape)

Sentence frame:

Something ----s

Derivation:

constellation (an arrangement of parts or elements)

constellation (a configuration of stars as seen from the earth)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Come together as in a cluster or flock

Example:

The poets constellate in this town every summer

Synonyms:

clump; cluster; constellate; flock

Classified under:

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming

Hypernyms (to "constellate" is one way to...):

assemble; foregather; forgather; gather; meet (collect in one place)

Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "constellate"):

huddle; huddle together (crowd or draw together)

bunch; bunch together; bunch up (form into a bunch)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s
Something is ----ing PP
Somebody ----s PP

Sentence example:

The crowds constellate in the streets

Derivation:

constellation (an arrangement of parts or elements)

constellation (a configuration of stars as seen from the earth)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Scatter or intersperse like dots or studs

Example:

Hills constellated with lights

Synonyms:

constellate; dot; stud

Classified under:

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations

Hypernyms (to "constellate" is one way to...):

continue; cover; extend (span an interval of distance, space or time)

Sentence frame:

Something ----s something

Derivation:

constellation (an arrangement of parts or elements)

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