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.

Find the definition of congregate, as used in the sentence.

A. to assemble or come together
B. to talk to congress
C. to travel from near by
D. to come from far away