ally
From Middle English 'ali', from Old French 'alié', from Latin 'alligare' meaning 'to bind to' or 'to unite'.
NOUN
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[/ˈæ.laɪ/en-US]
partner
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associate
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confederate
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comrade
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friend
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cooperator
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partner-in-crime
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A(n) ally is a person or entity that cooperates with others for a common purpose, often in a political, military, or social context. Allies share a mutual interest or goal, and their collaboration can strengthen their position or efforts.
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- The two countries worked together as allies during the war. — 二国は戦争中に同盟国として協力した。
- In the game, players can choose allies to help them complete challenges. — ゲームでは、プレイヤーはチャレンジを完了するために味方を選ぶことができる。
- Historically, the United States has had many allies during global conflicts. — 歴史的に、アメリカは世界的な紛争の間に多くの同盟国を持っていた。
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VERB
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[/əˈlaɪ/en-US]
unite
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support
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join forces
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forge an alliance
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collaborate
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stand with
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To ally means to join with others for a common purpose or to form a partnership. This often involves providing support or coordination among individuals or groups to enhance their combined effectiveness.
regular verb
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| allied | allies | allying |
- Countries often choose to ally for mutual defense. — 国々はしばしば相互防衛のために同盟を結ぶことを選ぶ。
- The organizations decided to ally to tackle climate change together. — 組織は気候変動に対処するために一緒に提携することを決定した。
- In her speech, she encouraged the team to ally with other departments to achieve their goals. — 彼女のスピーチで、彼女はチームに目標を達成するために他の部門と提携するよう奨励した。
register: formal