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noun
- 1. a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose: "debate continued among NATO 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"
: 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.
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:
ally. verb. to unite or be united, esp formally, as by treaty, confederation, or marriage. tr; usually passive to connect or be related, as through being similar or compatible. noun. a country, person, or group allied with another. a plant, animal, substance, etc, closely related to another in characteristics or form. Discover More.
1. /ˈælaɪ/ a friendly nation. 2. /əˈlaɪ/ become an associate, as by a treaty or marriage. IPA guide. Other forms: allies; allied; Allies; allying. If you have an ally, you have someone who is on your side, like a more experienced teammate who is your ally in convincing the coach to give you more playing time.
al·ly. (ə-lī′, ăl′ī) v. al·lied, al·ly·ing, al·lies. v.tr. 1. To place in a friendly association, as by treaty: Italy allied itself with Germany during World War II. 2. To unite or connect in a personal relationship, as in friendship or marriage. v.intr. To enter into an alliance: Several tribes allied to fend off the invaders.
6 days ago · ally in British English. verb (əˈlaɪ)Word forms: -lies, -lying, -lied(usually foll byto or with) 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. noun (ˈælaɪ, əˈlaɪ)Word forms: plural-lies.
2 days ago · 1. to unite or associate for a specific purpose, as families by marriage, nations by treaty, or companies by agreement. generally used reflexively or in the passive. 2. to relate by similarity of structure, certain qualities, etc. usually in the passive.
