assemble

verb

as·sem·ble ə-ˈsem-bəl

assembled; assembling ə-ˈsem-b(ə-)liŋ

Synonyms of assemble next

transitive verb

: to bring together (as in a particular place or for a particular purpose)

They assembled a team of experts to solve the problem.

: to fit together the parts of

assemble a new bicycle

intransitive verb

: to meet together : convene

The club assembles once a month.

Choose the Right Synonym for 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

Example Sentences

We'll need to assemble a list of songs for the concert. She assembled all of her old photos into three albums. Hundreds of notes and letters were assembled into a book. A team of scientists was assembled to study the problem. The U.S. Constitution gives people the right to assemble peacefully. A crowd had assembled in front of the courthouse during the trial. After dinner, the men would assemble in the living room to watch the game on TV. The club assembles once a month to discuss upcoming activities. Their father helped them assemble their new bicycles in the garage. The cars are assembled on an assembly line. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Most state and federal agencies recommend that families assemble the best emergency survival kits that will meet their basic needs for at least 72 hours in case of a disaster. —

Jim Cobb, Field & Stream, 14 Feb. 2023 Someone could use the multiverse to assemble a massive team of superheroes to beat Kang (Jonathan Majors) in Secret Wars. —

Maren Estrada, BGR, 29 Dec. 2022 CEOs should be able to assemble a team, find partners, and utilize key assets from the core businesses, without distracting from them. —

James Allen, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2022 Ex buzzfeed employees commenting on Ned and the Try Guys is my avengers assemble. —

Zoë A. Haylock, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2022 Former president Donald Trump and close aides have spent the days since the FBI searched his Florida home rushing to assemble a team of respected defense lawyers. —

Anchorage Daily News, 17 Aug. 2022 Former president Donald Trump and close aides have spent the days since the FBI searched his Florida home rushing to assemble a team of respected defense lawyers. —

BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 Former president Donald Trump and close aides have spent the eight days since the FBI searched his Florida home rushing to assemble a team of respected defense lawyers. —

Rosalind S. Helderman, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 Marvel Studios still hasn't announced anything official… is that because the Kang saga will lead to the creation of a younger, more heroic Kang who will go on to assemble the team? —

Christian Holub, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2023 See More

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