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Meaning of ally in English

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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

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