ally

Universal Words noun, verb noun (plural allies) 1 [C] a country that has agreed to help and support another country, especially in case of a war: our European / NATO allies * a loyal ally of the United States 2 [C] a person who helps and supports sb who is in a difficult situation, especially a politician: a close ally and friend of the prime minister * His sister was his ally against their grandparents. 3 (the Allies) [pl.] the group of countries including Britain and the US that fought together in the First and Second World Wars: the Western Allies verb sth (written) to give your support to another group or country: [VN] The prince allied himself with the Scots. [also V] ______________________________ WORDFAMILY ally v., n. allied adj. alliance n. ______________________________