noun
- The alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945.
- In World War I the alliance of Great Britain and France and Russia and all the other nations that became allied with them in opposing the Central Powers.
- An alliance of nations joining together to fight a common enemy.
- A friendly nation.
- synonyms: ally
- An associate who provides cooperation or assistance.
- usage: "he's a good ally in fight"
verb
- Become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage.
- usage: "He allied himself with the Communists"
- synonyms: ally
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