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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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   What does it mean to ally yourself with someone?

   • An ally is someone who supports people who are in a minority group or who are discriminated against, even though they do not belong to that group themselves. If you ally yourself with someone or something, you give your support to them. He will have no choice but to ally himself with the new movement. [VERB pronoun-reflexive + with] 6.

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   What is the difference between ally and straight ally?

   • 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. Where did the term ally come from?

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   What do you mean by allies?

   • n., pl. -lies, n. 1. a nation, group, or person that is associated with another or others for some common cause or purpose: Canada and the United States were allies in World War II. 2. a plant, animal, or other organism bearing a close taxonomic relationship to another. 3. a person who associates or cooperates with another; supporter.

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   What does ally mean?

   • 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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   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: confederate, partner. Antonyms: adversary, foe, enemy.

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   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.

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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 can be a noun or a verb that means a partner, friend, or confederate, or to unite or connect by treaty, league, or marriage. See synonyms, related words, and translations of ally in different languages.