ally

Definition

  • noun: a country that supports and helps another country in a war
  • verb: to unite or form a connection or relation between
  • verb: to join (yourself) with another person, group, etc., in order to get or give support
  • often + 'with' or 'to'
  • synonyms: associate, relative, kinsman

Examples

  • The teacher's union has found an unlikely 'ally' in the company. [=the company supports the position that the union has taken and this was not expected]

  • He'll even admit that he's hoping to 'ally' himself 'to' a wealthy family by marriage.

  • countries 'allying' themselves 'with' the EU

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) any proposal of a wider exploitation of Witchcraft's intelligence. Drop the bloody jargon, Lacon. I've refused to share Witchcraft with our allies so far, Minister. Greedy boy. My goal has been to establish its track record beyond all doubt. I think the time has come to approach (..)
    2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy