ally
/ˈæl.aɪ/ verb C2- To unite or form a connection between (people or things), as between families by marriage, or between states by confederacy, league, or treaty.
- Chiefly followed by to or with: to connect or form a relation to (someone or something) by similarity in features or nature.
- To join or unite (oneself or itself) against, with, etc., someone or something else.
- Chiefly followed by with: to enter into an alliance or unite for a common aim.
Plural ally · He/she/it allies · Past allied · Past participle allied · -ing form allying
Verb forms
- Base form
- ally
- He/she/it
- allies
- Past
- allied
- Past participle
- allied
- -ing form
- allying
From the library
So saying, the worthy shipowner quitted the two allies, and proceeded in the direction of the Palais de Justice.
“So then,” he exclaimed, turning pale with anger, “seven conjoined and allied armies overthrew that man.
Playmate, join your allies!"
My sister and I, you will recollect, were twins, and you know how subtle are the links which bind two souls which are so closely allied.
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