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   Ally , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Allied ; p. pr. & vb. n. Allying.] [OE. alien, OF. alier, F. alier, fr. L. alligare to bind to; ad + ligare to bind. Cf. Alligate, Alloy, Allay, Ligament.]
   To unite, or form a connection between, as between families by marriage, or between princes and states by treaty, league, or confederacy; -- often followed by to or with.
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   O chief! in blood, and now in arms allied.
   Pope.
   
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   To connect or form a relation between by similitude, resemblance, friendship, or love.
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   These three did love each other dearly well,
   And with so firm affection were allied.
   Spenser.
   
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   The virtue nearest to our vice allied.
   Pope.
   
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   ☞ Ally is generally used in the passive form or reflexively.
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   Ally , n.; pl. Allies . [See Ally, v.]
   A relative; a kinsman. [Obs.]
   Shak.
   
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   One united to another by treaty or league; -- usually applied to sovereigns or states; a confederate.
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   The English soldiers and their French allies.
   Macaulay.
   
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   Anything associated with another as a helper; an auxiliary.
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   Science, instead of being the enemy of religion, becomes its ally.
   Buckle.
   
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   Anything akin to another by structure, etc.
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   Ally , n. See Alley, a marble or taw.
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