ally

Definition

Examples

The union found a strong ally in the city council.

Word Family

Synonyms

• partnera person's partner in marriage
• supportera person who backs a politician or a team etc
• associatea partner or colleague in business or at work

Collocations

• Easy close ally
  to shut down or conclude regarding ally
• Medium key ally in business
  to key ally in business, meaning to identify as in botany or biology, for example
• Hard strategic geopolitical ally
  describing strategic geopolitical ally (relating to or concerned with strategy)
• Very Hard stalwart ally in adversity
  describing stalwart ally in adversity (a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt))