ally
Definition
- n. a friendly nation
- n. an associate who provides cooperation or assistance
- v. become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage
Word forms
- Past participle
- allied
- Past tense
- allied
- Present participle
- allying
- Third person singular
- allies
Example sentences
n.
During the war, many countries became allies to defeat a common enemy.
vt.
The organization aims to ally different groups to work towards a common goal.
vi.
They decided to ally with other nations to strengthen their position in the region.