GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 3 definitions

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   Assemble , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Assembled ; p. pr. & vb. n. Assembling .] [F. assembler, fr. LL. assimulare to bring together to collect; L. ad + simul together; akin to similis like, Gr.  at the same time, and E. same. Cf. Assimilate, Same.]
   To collect into one place or body; to bring or call together; to convene; to congregate.
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   Thither he assembled all his train.
   Milton.
   
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   All the men of Israel assembled themselves.
   1 Kings viii. 2.
   
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   To collect and put together the parts of; as, to assemble a bicycle, watch, gun, or other manufactured article.
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   Assemble, v. i. To meet or come together, as a number of individuals; to convene; to congregate.
   Dryden.
   
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   The Parliament assembled in November.
   W. Massey.
   
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   Assemble, v. i. To liken; to compare. [Obs.]
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   Bribes may be assembled to pitch.
   Latimer.
   
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