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Word: Ally
Speech Type: Noun
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
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈalʌɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose
Short Definition:friendly country
Examples:- debate continued among NATO allies
Word: Ally
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈalʌɪ
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈlʌɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
combine or unite a resource or commodity with (another) for mutual benefit
Short Definition:join resource with
Examples:- he allied his racing experience with his father's business acumen
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