Read the following two sentences. Millions of people had come from all corners of the country, far and near, to meet on the National Mall in Washington, D. C., and to have their voices heard. Padma had never seen so many individuals congregate in one place.

Use context clues to find the definition for the word congregate as it is used in these sentences.

to assemble or come together
to talk to Congress
to travel from near by
to come from far away