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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

  • (..) him. This is on me. Ammar is on me, - and it's on her. And, we do not, - No, no, no. Now, you had what, days? - we cannot let this be a win-win for AQ - Brief custody, unresponsive ally. The way you do this, is look ahead. London, Heathrow, mass casualties. The plan is still active. (..)
    2012 Zero Dark Thirty