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Meaning of ally in English
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Verb
ally
Definitions
1.
become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage
Examples
« He allied himself with the Communists »
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
2.
an associate who provides assistance
Examples
« he's a good ally in fight »
« they were friends of the workers »
Antonyms
foe
enemy