rally round someone 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.