allying Definition

ally
noun allies

1. A country, state, sovereign, etc that has formally agreed to help and support another, especially in times of war.
2a. Someone who is willing to side with someone else over an issue;

Example: allies in the fight against local vandalism
Thesaurus: partner, friend, associate, colleague, consort, abettor.
2b. A friend.

verb allies, allied, allying

1. Said of a country, state, sovereign, etc: to join or become joined politically or militarily with another, especially with a formal agreement.
2. Said of an individual or group: to join or become joined with someone else or another group through a shared view or stance on a particular matter.

Thesaurus: unite, join forces, band together, collaborate, affiliate, team up, fraternize.

Derivative: allied

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Etymology: 13c: from French alier, from Latin ligare to bind.