rallies Definition

rally
verb rallies, rallied, rallying

1. To come or bring together again after being dispersed.
2. To come or bring together for some common cause or action.

Thesaurus: muster, assemble, convene, mobilize, convoke.
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3. To revive (one's spirits, strength, abilities, etc) by making an effort.

Thesaurus: make a comeback, surge, recover, revive, rejuvenate, perk up, pull oneself together.
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4. To recover one's lost health, fitness, strength, etc, especially after an illness.

Thesaurus: recover, revive, recuperate, improve.
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5. Said of share prices: to increase again after a fall.

noun rallies

1. A reassembling of forces to make a new effort.
2. A mass meeting of people with a common cause or interest.

Thesaurus: gathering, convention, assembly, jamboree, conference, meeting.
3. A recovering of lost health, fitness, strength, etc, especially after an illness.

Thesaurus: revival, recovery, rebound, rebirth, renaissance.
4. tennis.
A series of strokes between players before one of them finally wins the point.
5. A competition to test skill in driving, usually held on public roads.

Derivative: rallier
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Etymology: 16c: from French rallier to rejoin.

Phrasal Verb: rally round someone

To come together to support or help them at a time of crisis, etc.