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noun (plural allies) |ˈalī |

a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose, typically by treaty.

(戦争における)同盟［連合］国

a person or organization that cooperates with or helps another in a particular activity:

協力者, 盟友; 味方

e.g. he was forced to dismiss his closest political ally.

(the Allies) a group of nations taking military action together, in particular the countries that fought with the US in World War I and World War II.

〖the Allies〗(第1･第2次世界大戦･湾岸戦争での)連合国(→ axis)

verb (allies, allying, allied) |əˈlī| with object (ally something to/ally something with)

combine or unite a resource or commodity with (another) for mutual benefit:

«…と» 同盟連合する, 協力する «with, to»

e.g. he allied his racing experience with his father's business acumen.

(ally oneself with) side with or support (someone or something):

〖～ oneself〗 〈人･国などが〉 «…と» 同盟［連合］する, 協力する «with, to»

e.g. he allied himself with the forces of change.

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.

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noun (plural allies)

variant spelling of alley.