First Known Use: 13th century
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assemble
verb as·sem·ble \ə-ˈsem-bəl\
: to collect (things) or gather (people) into one place or group
: to meet together in one place
: to connect or put together the parts of (something, such as a toy or machine)
as·sem·bledas·sem·bling\-b(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of ASSEMBLE
transitive verb
1
: to bring together (as in a particular place or for a particular purpose)
2
: to fit together the parts of
intransitive verb
: to meet together : convene
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Origin of ASSEMBLE
Middle English, from Anglo-French assembler, from Vulgar Latin *assimulare, from Latin ad- + simul together — more at same
Related to ASSEMBLE
- Synonyms
- cluster, collect, concenter, concentrate, conglomerate, congregate, convene, converge, forgather (or foregather), gather, meet, rendezvous, get together
- Antonyms
- break up, disband, disperse, split (up)
Synonym Discussion of ASSEMBLE
gather, collect, assemble, congregate mean to come or bring together into a group, mass, or unit. gather is the most general term for bringing or coming together from a spread-out or scattered state <a crowd quickly gathered>. collect often implies careful selection or orderly arrangement <collected books on gardening>. assemble implies an ordered union or organization of persons or things often for a definite purpose <experts assembled for a conference>. congregate implies a spontaneous flocking together into a crowd or huddle <congregating under a shelter>.
ASSEMBLING Defined for Kids
assemble
verb as·sem·ble \ə-ˈsem-bəl\
as·sem·bledas·sem·bling
Definition of ASSEMBLE for Kids
1
: to collect in one place or group <She assembled all her trophies for display.>
2
: to fit together the parts of <assemble a toy>
3
: to meet together in one place <The class assembled in the cafeteria.>
— as·sem·bler noun
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