Constellate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈkän(t)-stə-ˌlāt/ con·stel·late

Meaning & Definition of Constellate

Constellate (verb)

  1. to unite in a cluster
  2. to set or adorn with or as if with constellations
  3. cluster

Constellate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to bring together in one body or place

    "the museum has constellated many of the artist's most glorious paintings into one stunning exhibition"

    similar: accumulate, amass, assemble, bulk (up), collect, concentrate, congregate, corral, garner, gather, group, lump, pick up, round up, get together
    related: ball, batch, bunch, cluster, huddle, heap, pile, stack, band, brigade, muster, raise, rally, flock, herd, hive, pack, press, swarm, throng, combine, connect, join, link, merge, pool, unite, archive, arrange, collate, compile, organize, systematize, scrape (up or together), re-collect, regather, regroup
    opposite: dispel, disperse, dissipate, scatter
    near: break up, disband, disintegrate, dissolve, separate, sever, split (up), dismiss, send

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Constellate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Constellate:

accumulate, amass, assemble, bulk (up), collect, concentrate, congregate, corral, garner, gather, group, lump, pick up, round up, get together

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Constellate

Words with the opposite meaning of Constellate:

dispel, disperse, dissipate, scatter

Related Words for Constellate

ball, batch, bunch, cluster, huddle, heap, pile, stack, band, brigade, muster, raise, rally, flock, herd, hive, pack, press, swarm, throng, combine, connect, join, link, merge, pool, unite, archive, arrange, collate

Near Antonyms of Constellate

break up, disband, disintegrate, dissolve, separate, sever, split (up), dismiss, send

Word Forms of Constellate

Inflections: constellated, constellating

Origin & Etymology of Constellate

First known use: 1643t

Frequently Asked Questions about Constellate

What does "Constellate" mean?

"Constellate" means to unite in a cluster. As a verb, it is defined as: to unite in a cluster.

What is another word for "Constellate"?

Other words for "Constellate" include accumulate, amass, assemble, bulk (up), collect, concentrate, congregate and corral. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Constellate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Constellate"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Constellate". Common alternatives include accumulate, amass, assemble, bulk (up), collect, concentrate, congregate, corral, garner and gather.

What is the opposite of "Constellate"?

Antonyms of "Constellate" include dispel, disperse, dissipate and scatter. Near antonyms include break up, disband, disintegrate and dissolve.

How do you use "Constellate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Constellate" in a sentence: "the museum has constellated many of the artist's most glorious paintings into one stunning exhibition".

Is "Constellate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Constellate" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Constellate"?

"Constellate" is pronounced /ˈkän(t)-stə-ˌlāt/ and divided into syllables as con·stel·late.

What is the origin of the word "Constellate"?

First known use: 1643t.