ally

From Middle English 'ali', from Old French 'alié', from Latin 'alligare' meaning 'to bind to' or 'to unite'.

NOUN (1)
[/ˈæ.laɪ/en-US]
partner literalformalcommon / associate literalcommon / confederate literalformal / comrade literal / friend literalcommon / cooperator literal / partner-in-crime informal
Synonyms partner formalcommon , associate common , confederate formal
Antonyms enemy , opponent

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.

plural
allies
  • 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。
register: formal
VERB (1)
[/əˈlaɪ/en-US]
unite literalcommon / support literalcommon / join forces literalcommon / forge an alliance literal / collaborate literal / stand with literalcommon
Synonyms partner common , unite common , support common
Antonyms betray , oppose

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
past present present_participle
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