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Assemble As*sem"ble, 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.] 1. To collect into one place or body; to bring or call together; to convene; to congregate. [1913 Webster]

Thither he assembled all his train. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

All the men of Israel assembled themselves. --1 Kings viii. 2. [1913 Webster]

2. To collect and put together the parts of; as, to assemble a bicycle, watch, gun, or other manufactured article. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

Assemble As*sem"ble, v. i. To meet or come together, as a number of individuals; to convene; to congregate. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

The Parliament assembled in November. --W. Massey. [1913 Webster]

Assemble As*sem"ble, v. i. To liken; to compare. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Bribes may be assembled to pitch. --Latimer. [1913 Webster]