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ally
1[uh-lahy, al-ahy, uh-lahy]
verb (used with object)
to unite formally, as by treaty, league, marriage, or the like (usually followed by with orto ).
Russia allied itself to France.
to associate or connect by some mutual relationship, as resemblance or friendship.
noun
plural
alliesa 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, partnerBiology. a plant, animal, or other organism bearing an evolutionary relationship to another, often as a member of the same family.
The squash is an ally of the watermelon.
a person who associates or cooperates with another; supporter.
a person who advocates for or supports a marginalized or politicized group but is not a member of the group: As a man, how can I be a good ally to women in the struggle for gender equality?
Straight allies speak up for the LGBTQ community.
As a man, how can I be a good ally to women in the struggle for gender equality?
-ally
2an adverbial suffix attached to certain adjectives with stems in -ic that have no forms ending in -ical: terrifically.
ally
verb
to unite or be united, esp formally, as by treaty, confederation, or marriage
(tr; usually passive) to connect or be related, as through being similar or compatible
noun
a country, person, or group allied with another
a plant, animal, substance, etc, closely related to another in characteristics or form
Other Word Forms
- alliable adjective
- preally verb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of ally1
Example Sentences
The move has sparked concern among Ukraine's Western allies.
An MoD spokesperson told BBC Verify: "It is standard practice to routinely authorise requests for limited numbers of allies and partners to access the UK's air bases."
Allies who rallied around after the 7 October Hamas attacks have lost patience with Israel's conduct in Gaza.
The book also does a phenomenal job of surfacing all of the band’s collaborators, helpers and allies.
“Hi, and welcome. My name is Xaia, and I’m your mental health ally,” it says.
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When To Use
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.
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