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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.

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   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.

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

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   ALLY definition: 1. a country that has agreed officially to give help and support to another one, especially during…. Learn more.

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   noun. an associate who provides cooperation or assistance. “he's a good ally in fight”. synonyms: friend. see more. Definitions of ally (/əˈlaɪ/) verb. become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage. “He allied himself with the Communists”.

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   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. n. (ăl′ī, ə-lī′)pl. al·lies. 1.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryALLY definition in American English | 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.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › %C2%A0allyALLY Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   Ally definition: to unite formally, as by treaty, league, marriage, or the like (usually followed by with or to). See examples of ALLY used in a sentence.

9. 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.

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    Ally Definition. To place in a friendly association, as by treaty. Italy allied itself with Germany during World War II. To unite or associate for a specific purpose, as families by marriage, nations by treaty, or companies by agreement. To become allied.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishALLY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    ALLY definition: 1. someone who supports you, especially when other people are against you 2. a country that has…. Learn more.