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   align

   /əˈlʌɪn/

   verb

   • 1. place or arrange (things) in a straight line: "the desks are aligned in straight rows facing forwards" Similar line uprangearrange in lineput in orderput in rows/columnsstraighten (up)marshalorientplacepositiondisposesituateset
   • ▪ put (things) into correct or appropriate relative positions: "the fan blades are carefully aligned"
   • ▪ lie in a straight line, or in correct relative positions: "the pattern of the border at the joint should align perfectly"
   • 2. give support to (a person, organization, or cause): "newspapers usually align themselves with certain political parties"
   • ▪ come together in agreement or alliance: "all of them must now align against the foe" Similar allyaffiliateassociatejoinsidesympathizebe in leagueunitecombinejoin (up)join forcesform an allianceteam upband togethercooperatecollaboratethrow in one's lotmake common cause

   Word Origin late 17th century: from French aligner, from a- (from Latin ad-ad-) + ligner (see line1).

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishALIGN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to put two or more things into a straight line, or to form a straight line: align something and somethingAlign the ruler and the middle of the paper and then cut it straight. align something with somethingWhen you've aligned the notch on the gun with the target, fire! Make sure the columns align in the chart. Opposite.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › alignAlign Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ALIGN is to bring into line or alignment. How to use align in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryALIGN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ALIGN meaning: 1. to put two or more things into a straight line, or to form a straight line: 2. to be the same…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › alignALIGN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   to bring into cooperation or agreement with a particular group, party, cause, etc.: He aligned himself with the liberals.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › alignAlign - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To align means to bring something into a straight line, or an easy agreement. If you always park on an angle and people are leaving mean notes on your windshield, learn to align the car with the parking space.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › alignAlign - definition of align by The Free Dictionary

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   a·lign. (ə-līn′) v. a·ligned, a·lign·ing, a·ligns. v.tr. 1. To arrange in a line or so as to be parallel: align the tops of a row of pictures; aligned the car with the curb. 2. To adjust (parts of a mechanism, for example) to produce a proper relationship or orientation: aligning the wheels of a truck. 3.

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

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   5 meanings: 1. to place or become placed in a line 2. to bring (components or parts, such as the wheels of a car) into proper.... Click for more definitions.