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When used as a noun, "ally" refers to someone who supports you. When used as a verb, it is very common to use the reflexive form "ally oneself with," meaning to join together with another person or group. In modern social contexts, "ally" is often used to describe a person who supports a marginalized group that they are not a part of.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is in a lecture hall while Karen is managing the neighborhood group chat.
Karen Smith

Mrs. Gable is finally on my side about the fence. I've got a powerful ally.

Karen Smith
Chloe Smith
Chloe Smith

lmao you're really out here treating the HOA like a geopolitical war zone.

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Karen uses 'ally' in the sense of a supportive person for her social agenda. Chloe responds with internet slang ('lmao') and an ironic comparison to global politics to mock her mother's intensity regarding neighborhood disputes.

Meanings

noun

A state formally cooperating with another for a military or strategic purpose.

"The two nations have been close allies since the beginning of the war."

noun

A person, group, or organization that provides support and assistance to another.

"She found a powerful ally in the CEO who shared her vision for reform."

verb (transitive)

To combine or unite with someone or something in a cooperative alliance.

"The small company decided to ally itself with a larger corporation to expand its reach."

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