Asked • 04/28/20

What is the difference between assemble and dissemble?

These are both verbs - but they mean very different things.

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Meghan L. answered • 04/28/20

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Assemble simply means to build. The word Assemble can be used in my scenarios such as "I need to read the directions on how to assemble this toy" or it can be used to assemble as a group and come together.

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Wendy V.

Thanks Meghan! And how about dissemble?
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Meghan L.

Dissemble also has two meanings, the first is in regards to taking something apart. For instance, "If you decide to return the toy you must dissemble it and put it back in the box." Dissemble also means to hide one's feelings. Hope this helped!
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Wendy V. answered • 04/28/20

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To assemble means to build. this could be a structure like a house, a system like a database, and could also be applied to a reputation, or a track record or a quality like patience or resilience, or a hardened exterior.

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Wendy V.

To dissemble, on the oter hand, not mean to destroy - it means to pretend or to act as if....
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