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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.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   • English (US)

     ALLY meaning: 1. a country that has agreed officially to...

   • Znaczenie Ally, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     ALLY definicja: 1. a country that has agreed officially to...

   • Ally: Russian Translation

     ALLY translate: союзник , союзник . Learn more in the...

   • Ally: Japanese Translation

     ALLY translate: 味方, 支持者, 同盟国, 同盟国（どうめいこく）. Learn more in the...

   • Ally: Korean Translation

     ALLY translate: 동맹. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Ally: Catalan Translation

     ally translate: aliat, -ada. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Ally: Malay Translation

     ALLY translate: menyertai, bersekutu. Learn more in the...

   • Ally: Thai Translation

     ally translate: วมตัวกัน,...

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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.

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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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