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ally

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[uh-lahy, al-ahy, uh-lahy]

verb (used with object)

allied, allying 
  1. to unite formally, as by treaty, league, marriage, or the like (usually followed by with orto ).

    Russia allied itself to France.

    Synonyms: , , , , ,
  2. to associate or connect by some mutual relationship, as resemblance or friendship.



verb (used without object)

allied, allying 
  1. to enter into an alliance; join; unite.

noun

plural

allies 
  1. 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: ,
    Antonyms: , ,
  2. Biology.Ģża plant, animal, or other organism bearing an evolutionary relationship to another, often as a member of the same family.

    The squash is an ally of the watermelon.

  3. a person who associates or cooperates with another; supporter.

    Synonyms: , , , , , , , , ,
    Antonyms: , ,
  4. a person who advocates for or supports a marginalized or politicized group but is not a member of the group: As a man, how can I be a good ally to women in the struggle for gender equality?

    Straight allies speak up for the LGBTQ community.

    As a man, how can I be a good ally to women in the struggle for gender equality?

-ally

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  1. an adverbial suffix attached to certain adjectives with stems in -ic that have no forms ending in -ical: terrifically.

ally

verb

  1. to unite or be united, esp formally, as by treaty, confederation, or marriage

  2. (tr; usually passive) to connect or be related, as through being similar or compatible

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noun

  1. a country, person, or group allied with another

  2. a plant, animal, substance, etc, closely related to another in characteristics or form

ā€œCollins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridgedā€ 2012 Digital Edition Ā© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 Ā© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms

  • alliable adjective
  • preally verb
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of ally1

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English alien, from Anglo-French alal(l)ierier, aillaier, Old French alier, from Latin ²¹±ō±ō¾±²µÄå°ł±š ā€œto bind toā€; alloy

Origin of ally2

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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of ally1

C14: from Old French alier to join, from Latin ²¹±ō±ō¾±²µÄå°ł±š to bind to, from ±ō¾±²µÄå°ł±š to bind
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The UK is expected to unveil new sanctions against Russia designed to "restrict Putin's war machine" alongside other Ukraine allies on Tuesday.

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Meanwhile, the RSF has been besieging the capital of North Darfur, el-Fasher, which is defended by a coalition of Darfurian former rebels, known as the Joint Forces, allied with the army.

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But many are now asking whether Israel's prime minister is pursuing the same goals as his top advisors and allies.

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Though Israel’s defense system and a network of pro-U.S. allies have shot down most of the 270 missiles lobbed by Iran, some have hit their mark.

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Ukraine's allies want to put more pressure on President Putin to come to the negotiating table.

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What else does ally mean?

An ally is someone that aligns with and supports a cause with another individual or group of people.A straight ally, more specifically, is an individual outside of the LGBTQ community that supports their fight for equality and rights.

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