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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

  • (..) Oh, yeah. Who didn't get choked up at that? You know, I like you better, Effie, without all that makeup. Well, I like you better sober. When she chose Rue as an ally, as well. - Yes. - Now, what do all these have in common? No one told her what to do. Unscripted, yes. So maybe (..)
    2014 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1