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ally

 

[ หˆรฆl.aษช ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who is a friend, helper, or supporter.

Synonyms

companion, friend, supporter

Examples of usage

  • She has always been my loyal ally in times of need.
  • The two countries have formed a strong alliance and are now allies in the fight against terrorism.
Context #2 | Verb

support

To support, help, or work together with someone or something.

Synonyms

collaborate, cooperate, unite

Examples of usage

  • I will ally with you to achieve our common goal.
  • The two companies allied to create a new product line.

Translations

Translations of the word "ally" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aliado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verbรผndeter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sekutu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพัŽะทะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sojusznik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒ็›Ÿๅ›ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท alliรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aliado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผttefik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋™๋งน๊ตญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู„ูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spojenec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spojenec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›Ÿๅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaveznik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bandamaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะดะฐา›ั‚ะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒจแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผttษ™fiq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aliado

Etymology

The word 'ally' originated from the Old French word 'alier', meaning 'combine, unite'. It entered English in the early 14th century with the meaning 'to join in marriage'. Over time, the term evolved to its current usage in both noun and verb forms, reflecting the concept of partnership, friendship, and support.

See also: alloy, overall.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,507 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.