Dictionary Entry
ally
ally is a 4-letter English word with 10 senses as transitive verb, verb, and noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: To unite, or form a connection between, as between families by marriage, or between princes and states by treaty, league, or confederacy; -- often followed by to or with. Face value is 7 in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
4 letters · Scrabble 7 · Words With Friends 8 · 10 senses
Definitions
- 1transitive verb
To unite, or form a connection between, as between families by marriage, or between princes and states by treaty, league, or confederacy; -- often followed by to or with.
- 2transitive verb
To connect or form a relation between by similitude, resemblance, friendship, or love.
- 3verb
A relative; a kinsman.
- 4verb
One united to another by treaty or league; -- usually applied to sovereigns or states; a confederate.
- 5verb
Anything associated with another as a helper; an auxiliary.
- 6verb
Anything akin to another by structure, etc.
- 7noun
See Alley marble or taw.
- 8noun
a friendly nation
- 9noun
an associate who provides cooperation or assistance
"he's a good ally in fight"
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- 10verb
become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage
"He allied himself with the Communists"
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