Synonyms of ally

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noun

ˈa-ˌlī 

as in supporter

someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support

in trying to convince his parents to send him to soccer camp, the youngster had a strong ally in his coach

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supporter
• friend
• colleague
• confidant
• sympathizer
• backer
• partner
• bedfellow
• associate
• assistant
• abettor
• fellow traveler
• buddy
• confederate
• collaborator
• accomplice
• helper
• fellow
• comrade
• well-wisher
• companion
• pal
• accessory
• adjunct
• coadjutor
• chum
• familiar
• collaborationist
• intimate
• empathizer
• cohort
• crony
• mate
• coalitionist

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enemy
• adversary
• foe
• detractor
• opponent
• belittler

ally

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verb

ə-ˈlī 

as in to cooperate

to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members

the area's small grape growers have allied and formed a cooperative that will help them get the best prices

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cooperate
• unite
• collaborate
• confederate
• club
• federate
• league
• associate
• merge
• close ranks
• band (together)
• pull together
• organize
• join
• consolidate
• cohere
• group
• coalesce
• affiliate
• hang together
• link
• conjoin
• team (up)
• cabal
• converge
• combine
• unionize
• gang up
• incorporate
• amalgamate
• conglomerate
• tie
• knot
• wed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sever
• break up
• disband
• split
• part
• dissolve
• separate
• disengage
• segregate
• detach
• divorce
• fall out
• alienate
• sunder
• disunite
• estrange

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ally

Noun

Trump’s tariffs on Canada, for example, have touched off a trade war with one of the United States’ closest allies. — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

The House of Representatives, which is dominated by Marcos’ allies, voted overwhelmingly in May to impeach Duterte over allegations of unexplained wealth, misuse of confidential state funds and the online news conference threats. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Verb

After hearing a mysterious radio transmission, Hig becomes fixated on seeking more survivors and sets out on a mission that allies him with Cima (Margaret Qualley) and her father (Guy Pearce). — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

In Ecuador, local criminal gangs allied with Colombian and Mexican cartels manage the routes and ship the narcotics, 80% of which originate in Colombia and the rest in Peru. — CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026