Gather together for a purpose (8)

I believe the answer is:

assemble

(Other definitions for assemble that I've seen before include "Bring/come together" , "Gather or collect together" , "Collect in one place" , "Meet" , "fit together" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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