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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"
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.
More from Merriam-Webster on allies. Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for allies. Nglish: Translation of allies for Spanish Speakers. Britannica English: Translation of allies for Arabic Speakers.
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:
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..
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.
1. One that is allied with another, especially by treaty: entered the war as an ally of France. 2. a. One in helpful association with another: legislators who are allies on most issues. See Synonyms at partner. b. An animal that cooperates with another animal of the same species in an alliance. 3. Allies. a.
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. the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945.
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”.
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.
Allies definition: In WWI, the nations allied by treaty against Germany and the other Central Powers; orig., Great Britain, France, and Russia, later joined by the U.S., Italy, Japan, etc.
