ally

/'æli/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A person, group, or nation that is united with another in a formal agreement for mutual support, especially in a conflict: An "ally" is a partner in a cooperative relationship, often formed for a common purpose such as defense or a political goal.
    • A person who provides assistance or support; a supporter: More broadly, an "ally" can be someone who offers help or stands with another person or cause.

  2. Verb:

    • To unite or form a connection between persons, groups, or nations, typically by formal agreement or treaty: This action involves creating an alliance for shared objectives.
    • To associate or connect oneself with a person, group, or cause: This usage describes the act of joining or siding with another.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • During the war, the two countries were steadfast allies.
    • She is a strong ally in the fight for social justice.
  • Verb:
    • The small kingdoms allied themselves against the invading empire.
    • He allied his company with a larger firm to expand its reach.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be allied with/to": To be in a state of alliance or close association.
    • The organization is allied with several international charities.
  • "To ally oneself with": To formally or deliberately join forces with.
    • The politician chose to ally himself with the environmental movement.
Variants and Related Words
  • Alliance (n): A formal agreement or union between parties for mutual benefit.
    • The military alliance was crucial for regional security.
  • Allied (adj): Joined by or relating to an alliance.
    • The allied forces launched a coordinated attack.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Partner, associate, confederate, collaborator, supporter.
  • Verb: Unite, join, combine, affiliate, associate.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Ally" is not commonly used with particles to form standard phrasal verbs. The concept of forming an alliance is typically expressed with "ally with" or "ally oneself with.")

Related Idioms
  • "Strange bedfellows": This idiom refers to an unlikely alliance between persons or groups, similar to an unexpected or unusual ally.
    • In politics, you often see strange bedfellows forming alliances for a common cause.
Noun
  1. an associate who provides cooperation or assistance
    • he's a good ally in fight
  2. a friendly nation
Verb
  1. become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage
    • He allied himself with the Communists

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