allies 1 of 2

noun

Definition of alliesnext
plural of ally
as in supporters
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support in trying to convince his parents to send him to soccer camp, the youngster had a strong ally in his coach

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allies

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verb

present tense third-person singular of ally
as in cooperates
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members the area's small grape growers have allied and formed a cooperative that will help them get the best prices

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  1. supporters
  2. unites
  3. collaborates
Noun
  • Nonprofits need to focus on nurturing their relationships with these valuable supporters.
    Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Little wonder then, that 225 Film Club now boasts some seriously high-profile supporters, from Melanie Hoyes, Director of Inclusion at the BFI, to LipSync Post, who sponsor postproduction for the winner.
    Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of supporters
Verb
  • The estate unites two old farms—one at the top of a hill, the other in a lush valley—into a single 22-room property.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
  • What unites the society of Savile Row tailor Anderson & Sheppard is style, an obsession with cut and cloth, and the chance to work closely with the in-house tailors on looks for day, evening — and even bedtime.
    Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of unites
Verb
  • As the crew collaborates with locals to fabricate a trend, unexpected connections blossom while a pervasive health crisis looms unacknowledged in the background.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Longoria often collaborates with stylist Maeve Reilly.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of collaborates
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