ALLY Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈa-ˌlī

as in supporter

someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support in trying to convince his parents to send him to soccer camp, the youngster had a strong ally in his coach

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verb

ə-ˈlī

as in to cooperate

to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members the area's small grape growers have allied and formed a cooperative that will help them get the best prices

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Noun

But this would also afford time for the U.S. military and potentially other allies to come to Taiwan’s defense. —

Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2024 In neighboring Michigan, Democrats remain concerned that Arab and Muslim American voters will not turn out for Harris due to frustrations with the Biden administration's support for Israel as the war and suffering in Gaza continue a year after Hamas' brutal attack against the U.S. ally. —

Kate Walter, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2024

Verb

Nabih Berri, the leader of the Shiite Amal party that is allied with Hezbollah, has been a key figure in negotiations for a ceasefire mediated by Western nations. —

Abbas Al Lawati, CNN, 8 Oct. 2024 Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis are allied with Iran. —

Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ally

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