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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

  • (..) The Priory failed in their sacred charge. So, what choice did I have? I sought out the enemy. I persuaded them, the Council of Shadows, that I was an ally. I even asked them for money so they would never suspect me. Rector, I made them call me. "Teacher." -Why don't you and l-- (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code