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adjective
1.
joined by treaty, agreement, or common cause: allied nations.
2.
related; kindred: allied species.
3.
(initial capital letter) of or pertaining to the Allies.
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Allied
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verb (used with object)
1.
to unite formally, as by treaty, league, marriage, or the like (usually followed by with or to): Russia allied itself to France.
2.
to associate or connect by some mutual relationship, as resemblance or friendship.
verb (used without object)
3.
to enter into an alliance; join; unite.
noun
4.
a person, group, or nation that is associated with another or others for some common cause or purpose: Canada and the United States were allies in World War II.
5.
Biology. a plant, animal, or other organism bearing an evolutionary relationship to another, often as a member of the same family: The squash is an ally of the watermelon.
6.
a person who associates or cooperates with another; supporter.
Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English alien < Anglo-French al(l)ier, aillaier, Old French alier < Latin alligāre to bind to. See alloy
1250–1300; Middle English alien < Anglo-French al(l)ier, aillaier, Old French alier < Latin alligāre to bind to. See alloy
Related forms
al·li·a·ble, adjective
pre·al·ly, noun, plural pre·al·lies.
pre·al·ly, verb, pre·al·lied, pre·al·ly·ing.
Synonyms
1. unify, join, combine, wed. 4. partner, confederate. 6. friend, aide, accomplice, accessory, assistant, abettor; colleague, coadjutor, auxiliary, helper.
1. unify, join, combine, wed. 4. partner, confederate. 6. friend, aide, accomplice, accessory, assistant, abettor; colleague, coadjutor, auxiliary, helper.
Antonyms
4, 6. enemy, foe, adversary.
4, 6. enemy, foe, adversary.
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Word Origin & History
allied
c.1300, pp. adj. from ally (q.v.). Originally of kindred; in ref. to league or formal treaty, it is first recorded late 14c.
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