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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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   The meaning of ALLY is to unite or form a connection or relation between : associate. How to use ally in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishALLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a country that has agreed officially to give help and support to another one, especially during a war: ally of sb During the First World War, Turkey was an ally of Germany. The US is one of Britain's staunchest allies. See also. the Allies. C1. someone who helps and supports someone else:

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   a person who associates or cooperates with another; supporter. Synonyms: helper, assistant, auxiliary, coadjutor, colleague, abettor, accessory, accomplice, aide, friend. Antonyms: adversary, foe, enemy.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › allyAlly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Ally comes from the Latin word alligare, meaning "to bind to," like nations who are allies in wartime — they will act together, and protect one another. You can also use ally as a verb, meaning "join forces with."

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishALLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe someone as your ally, you mean that they help and support you, especially when other people are opposing you. He is a close ally of the Prime Minister. [+ of] She will regret losing a close political ally. Synonyms: partner, friend, colleague, associate More Synonyms of ally. 4. countable noun.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › allyAlly - definition of ally by The Free Dictionary

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   ally. unify, join; a partner, friend, or confederate: Canada was our ally in World War II. Not to be confused with: allay – soften, assuage: lay to rest or lull into a sense of security: She tried to allay her child’s fears. alley – a passage, a narrow back street: Our garage is off the back alley.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishally noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   a person who offers their support to a particular group of people in society that they themselves do not belong to, in order to help ensure their basic rights and ability to be happy and successful in society. Fran has been an ally to First Nations people her whole life.