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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 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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   What does allay mean in English?

   • unify, join; a partner, friend, or confederate: Canada was our ally in World War II. allay – soften, assuage: lay to rest or lull into a sense of security: She tried to allay her child’s fears. alley – a passage, a narrow back street: Our garage is off the back alley.

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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 do you mean by allies?

   • 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 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 is an ally in the LGBTQ community?

   • From the LGBTQ community, the term ally has spread to refer to people who are aligned in support of other disenfranchised and minority communities, such as people of color. If someone supports LGBTQ rights, they are considered an ally in that community. Many other minority communities adopt the ally moniker with pride.

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   • Ally in Traditional Chinese

     ALLY translate: （尤指戰時的）同盟國，盟友, 盟友；支持者. Learn more in the...

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   • 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...

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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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   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. So step up as an ally to the LGBT people around you at work.

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   Ally definition: to unite formally, as by treaty, league, marriage, or the like (usually followed by with or to). See examples of ALLY used in a sentence.

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   noun. an associate who provides cooperation or assistance. “he's a good ally in fight”. synonyms: friend. see more. Definitions of ally (/əˈlaɪ/) verb. become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage. “He allied himself with the Communists”.

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   A person who is not hostile or an enemy. A person who takes the same side as another in war, a political contest or debate, etc.; an ally. ally c1425–. A person, state, military force, etc., united or associated with another by league or formal treaty, esp. for political or military purposes.

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    1. To place in a friendly association, as by treaty: Italy allied itself with Germany during World War II. 2. To unite or connect in a personal relationship, as in friendship or marriage. v.intr. To enter into an alliance: Several tribes allied to fend off the invaders. n. (ăl′ī, ə-lī′)pl. al·lies. 1.