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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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   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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   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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   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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishALLY definition and meaning | 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.

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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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › ally_n1ally, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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   What does the noun ally mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun ally , four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryALLY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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

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    ally meaning, definition, what is ally: a country that agrees to help or support...: Learn more.