Assemble
/əˈsɛmbəl/noun
To gather together in one place for a common purpose.
Did you know?In medieval times, 'assemble' was often used in the context of summoning troops or gathering for battle, giving it a powerful, almost ritualistic connotation.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sem-
“to be together, one, or the same”
Latin
Latin
assimulare
“to make similar or to imitate, hinting at the coming together of likenesses”
Old French
Old French
assembler
“to bring together, to unite, especially in a communal or collective sense”
Middle English
Middle English
assemble
“to gather together or to join for a purpose, typically in a formal or organized manner”
Modern English
English
assemble
“to collect or gather, especially for a specific purpose or event”