Meaning of ally in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   ally

   Definitions

   1. become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage

   Examples

   • « He allied himself with the Communists »

2. Noun

   ally

   Etymology

   Middle English (as a verb): from Old French alier, from Latin alligare‘bind together’, from ad-‘to’ + ligare‘to bind’; the noun is partly via Old French alie‘allied’. Compare with alloy

   Definitions

   1. a friendly nation
3. 2. an associate who provides assistance

   Examples

   • « he's a good ally in fight »
   • « they were friends of the workers »

   Antonyms

   • foe
   • enemy