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Definitions

assemble

[uh-sem-buhl] / əˈsɛm bəl /
VERB
congregate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amass bring together collect convene gather meet mobilize summon
STRONG
accumulate agglomerate bunch call capture convoke corral flock group huddle lump muster rally reunite unite
WEAK
bunch up call together come together gang up hang around hang out make the scene meet up round up scare up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cancel disperse distribute divide scatter separate
STRONG
lose spread
WEAK
take apart
VERB
put together
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compile construct erect fit form join manufacture produce set up
STRONG
connect contrive fabricate fashion make model mold shape unite weld
WEAK
piece together
Antonyms
STRONGEST
break destroy raze ruin separate
STRONG
demolish disconnect stop wreck
WEAK
disperse divide scatter take apart

Example Sentences

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When two distinct cancer markers are present on a cell, the DNA components attach to them and assemble at that exact location.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

He was able to live off the rental revenue after he returned from being deployed to assemble missiles in Yemen and Syria for Iranian allies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“They Will Kill You” feels like helping my two-year-old niece put together a fairly simple, 12-piece puzzle, and watching her exclaim with delight before asking if we can assemble it again.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

At the same time, assemble a support team among your family, friends and neighbors.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

I explain everything—the tropical postcards, Mom’s mountain of lies, the garbage puzzle we failed to assemble.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.