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ally

Main Entry:: ¹al·ly
Pronunciation:: \ə-ˈlī, ˈa-ˌlī\
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
Date:: 14th century

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>

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