ally

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ally[1,verb] ally[2,noun] -ally

Main Entry: ¹al·ly
Pronunciation: &-'lI, 'a-"lI
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): al·lied; al·ly·ing
Etymology: Middle English allien, from Anglo-French alier, from Latin alligare to bind to, from ad- + ligare to bind -- more at LIGATURE
transitive verb : to unite or form a connection or relation between : ASSOCIATE <allied himself with a wealthy family by marriage>
intransitive verb : to form or enter into an alliance <two factions allying with each other>