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assemble
to bring people or parts together; to come together as a group
Synonyms
- gather
- collect
- convene
Antonyms
- scatter
- separate
- disperse
assemble in a sentence
The volunteers assemble in the cafeteria before the event.
The delegates assemble in the hall before the vote.
Where it comes from
From Old French assembler 'to bring together', from Latin assimulare (ad- + simul 'together').
Memory hook
Assemble means bringing pieces or people into one group.