Definitions for Allies
Allies
al·lies
Spelling: [al-ahyz, uh-lahyz]
IPA: /ˈæl aɪz, əˈlaɪz/
Allies is a 6 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.
You can make 106 anagrams from letters in Allies (aeills).
Definitions for Allies
noun
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plural of ally.
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(initial capital letter) (in World War I) the powers of the Triple Entente (Great Britain, France, Russia), with the nations allied with them (Belgium, Serbia, Japan, Italy, etc., not including the United States), or, loosely, with all the nations (including the United States) allied or associated with them as opposed to the Central Powers.
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(initial capital letter) the 26 nations that fought against the Axis in World War II and, with subsequent additions, signed the charter of the United Nations in San Francisco in 1945.
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(initial capital letter) the member nations of NATO.
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a person, group, or nation that is associated with another or others for some common cause or purpose:
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Biology. a plant, animal, or other organism bearing an evolutionary relationship to another, often as a member of the same family:
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a person who associates or cooperates with another; supporter.
verb (used with object)
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to unite formally, as by treaty, league, marriage, or the like (usually followed by with or to):
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to associate or connect by some mutual relationship, as resemblance or friendship.
verb (used without object)
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to enter into an alliance; join; unite.
Origin of Allies
1250-1300; Middle English alien Anglo-French al(l)ier, aillaier, Old French alier Latin alligāre to bind to. See alloy
Examples for Allies
Most mighty were Timat's allies, they could not be resisted.
And, unlike their allies in the struggle for black equality, their story has not been fully told in a book or documentary.
But they still could have done more to defuse the calls for violence from their allies.
But she respects grit and determination, in allies and opponents alike.
Our allies are the millions who hunger and thirst after righteousness.
But do not forget that in a few weeks the Masai also will be our allies.'
The crews of the French ships and their allies were ordered to depart in two days.
The ACLU and its allies are trying to undermine the holiday with lawsuits and annoying billboards.
allies within the industry speaking up to defend their friends and colleagues.
There was a finality about the dictum that reassured his allies.