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   ally

   /ˈalʌɪ/

   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
   • ▪ the countries that fought with Britain in the First and Second World Wars: "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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishALLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   someone who helps and supports other people who are part of a group that is treated badly or unfairly, although they are not themselves a member of this group: ally to sb He promised to be an ally to women in their fight against abuse.

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   Learn the meaning of allies, the plural of ally, and see synonyms, antonyms, and translations. Find out how to use allies in a sentence and play word games and quizzes.

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   Learn the meaning of allies as a noun in the context of World War I and World War II. Find out the pronunciation, examples, and word family of allies.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › alliesAllies - definition of allies by The Free Dictionary

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   Allies are people or countries that are friendly or cooperate with each other, especially by treaty. Learn the history and usage of the term allies in World War I and II, and see synonyms and translations.

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   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..

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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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishALLIES definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Allies are the countries or groups that fight together against a common enemy. Learn the history and examples of allies in World War I, World War II, and NATO.

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   Learn the meaning of ally as a noun, verb, and suffix, with synonyms and examples. Find out how to use ally in different contexts, such as politics, biology, and grammar.

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    Learn the meaning of ally as a noun and a verb, and see examples of how to use it in sentences. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and synonyms of ally from Vocabulary.com.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionally 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.