band oneself

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To join or associate oneself with a group: The phrase "band oneself" means to attach oneself to a group, often for a common purpose or activity. It implies a voluntary act of joining others to form or become part of a collective.
Usage
  • This verb phrase is used to describe the action of connecting with a group. It often carries a sense of forming an alliance or uniting with others for mutual support or a shared goal.
  • It is typically used in a formal or literary context.
Examples
  • Verb:
    • The rebels decided to band themselves together to fight for their freedom.
    • She chose to band herself with the volunteers cleaning up the park.
Advanced Usage
  • "band oneself together": This is a common collocation emphasizing the collective action of uniting.
    • The villagers banded themselves together to rebuild the bridge after the storm.
Variants and Related Words
  • Band (verb): To form a group or unite.
    • The tribes banded for protection.
  • Band together (phrasal verb): To unite as a group.
    • We must band together to solve this problem.
Synonyms
  • Join: To become a member of a group.
  • Unite: To come or bring together for a common purpose.
  • Associate oneself with: To connect or involve oneself with a group.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Band together: To form a group in order to achieve something.
    • The community banded together to support the local school.
Related Idioms
  • "Banding together": The act of uniting as a group.
    • Their banding together was crucial for their survival.
Verb
  1. attach oneself to a group

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