Definition of ally - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
militarycountry that supports another in war
- The country became an ally during the conflict.
2.
supportperson or group that supports another
- She is a strong ally in our fight for justice.
3.
taxonomyTECH. species related to another in characteristicsTECH.
- The plant is an ally of the rose family.
Verb
1.
partnershipjoin forces with another for mutual benefit
- The two companies allied to expand their market reach.
2.
formal unionformally unite with another by treaty or agreement
- The countries allied to strengthen their defense.
Expressions with ally
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person who supports only when things are good
He proved to be a fair-weather ally when times got tough.
form a connection based on shared interests
The small nation chose to ally with the larger one for protection.
pteridophytes not classified as true ferns
Horsetails are a type of fern ally.
Origin of ally
Latin, alligare (to bind)
Terms with ally included in their meaning
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ally
person on your side
ally
form an association or alliance
partnership
join as a partner or ally
ally
form an alliance or association
ally
form an alliance for mutual benefit
ally
join a group or person, accepting their fate or consequences
companion
person or thing closely connected as an ally or partner
business
strategy in takeovers where ally turns hostile
acr: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual/aromantic, ally, and pansexual
group of diverse sexual orientations and identities
history
ancient city in Boeotia, ally of Athens
abr: significant other, family, friend, and/or ally
person who supports someone in the LGBTQ+ community
social support
state of being an ally supporting others
Examples of ally in a sentence
The ally provided crucial support during negotiations. Our organization needs an ally in the government. He proved to be a valuable ally during negotiations. This insect is an ally of the beetle family. The mushroom is an ally to the common fungi. Nations often ally during times of war.
Local businesses allied to support the community event. They decided to ally with the neighboring kingdom. The two companies allied to expand their market reach.
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- French:allié, s'allier, ...
- German:Verbündeter, sich verbünden, ...
- Italian:alleato, allearsi, ...
- Spanish:aliado, aliarse, ...
- Portuguese:aliado, aliar-se, ...
- Chinese:盟国, 结盟, ...
- Japanese:同盟国, 提携する, ...
- Arabic:حَلِيف, تَحَالَفَ, ...
- Hebrew:בַּת־בְּרִית, לְחָבוּר, ...
- Russian:союзник, объединяться, ...
- Ukrainian:союзник, об'єднуватися, ...
- Hindi:मित्र देश, गठजोड़ करना, ...
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