See Also: constellate(1)(dictionary)
constellate(2)(dictionary)

constellate(2) (iou)



constellate verb. L16.
[formed as CONSTELLATE adjective (see -ATE3), infl. by CONSTELLATION.]
verb trans. Astrology.
a. Predict by means of the stars; cast a horoscope for; affect with or fashion under stellar influence. L16-M19.
b. In pass. Be predestined (to) by one's stars. M17-E19.
verb trans. Form into a constellation or group. M17.
S. Johnson He..must..constellate in himself the scattered graces which shine single in other men. H. T. Lane Every immediate purpose we have is constellated with the great purposeperfection.
verb intrans. Cluster together like stars in a constellation. M17.
verb trans. Adorn thickly, as with stars. L17.
P. L. Fermor Miniatures and silhouettes constellate the spaces between the portraits.