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   al·ly

   noun

   • 1. a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose: "debate continued among NATO allies"
   • ▪ a person or organization that cooperates with or helps another in a particular activity: "he was forced to dismiss his closest political ally" Similar associatecolleaguefriendconfederatepartnersupporteraccomplicehelperaccessoryabetterOpposite enemyopponent
   • ▪ a person or organization that actively supports the rights of a minority or marginalized group without being a member of it: "Claudia is an activist and an ally, deeply involved with Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ+ rights" Similar supporteradvocatechampiondefenderprotectorcampaigneractivistreformerdemonstratorfriendpartnercomradeOpposite opponent
   • ▪ a group of nations taking military action together, in particular the countries that fought with the US in World War I and World War II: "they were caught between the German army of occupation and the advancing Allies"

   verb

   • 1. combine or unite a resource or commodity with (another) for mutual benefit: "he allied his racing experience with his father's business acumen" Similar combinemarrycouplemergeamalgamatejoinpoolfuseweldknitOpposite split
   • ▪ side with or support: "he allied himself with the forces of change" Similar unitejoinjoin upjoin forcesband togethergo into partnershipteam upcombinecollaboratesidealign oneselfleaguego into leagueaffiliateconfederateform an alliancethrow in one's lotmake common causeOpposite split

   Word Origin Middle English (as a verb): from Old French alier, from Latin alligare ‘bind together’, from ad- ‘to’ + ligare ‘to bind’; the noun is partly via Old French alie ‘allied’. Compare with alloy.

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   someone who helps and supports other people who are part of a group that is treated badly or unfairly, although they are not themselves a member of this group: ally to sb He promised to be an ally to women in their fight against abuse.

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   Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for allies. Nglish: Translation of allies for Spanish Speakers. Britannica English: Translation of allies for Arabic Speakers

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   1. : a sovereign or state associated with another by treaty or league. America and its allies. 2. : one that is associated with another as a helper : a person or group that provides assistance and support in an ongoing effort, activity, or struggle. a political ally. She has proven to be a valuable ally in the fight for better working conditions.

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   /ˈælaɪz/ IPA guide. Definitions of Allies. noun. in World War I the alliance of Great Britain and France and Russia and all the other nations that became allied with them in opposing the Central Powers. see more. noun.

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   Allies definition: (in World War I) the powers of the Triple Entente (Great Britain, France, Russia), with the nations allied with them (Belgium, Serbia, Japan, Italy, etc., not including the United States), or, loosely, with all the nations (including the United States) allied or associated with them as opposed to the Central Powers..

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   a person, group, or nation that is associated with another or others for some common cause or purpose: Canada and the United States were allies in World War II. Synonyms: confederate, partner. Antonyms: adversary, foe, enemy.

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   If you ally yourself with someone or something, you give your support to them. He will have no choice but to ally himself with the new movement. American English : ally / əˈlaɪ /