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- pronunciation:
- rae
li
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
rallies, rallying, rallied |
| definition 1: |
to unite again or raise the spirits of after a disappointment or failure.
The coach rallied his players at halftime.- synonyms:
- gather
- similar words:
- inspire, muster, unite
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| definition 2: |
to call together for some common goal; assemble.
The politician rallied his supporters and asked for their vote.- synonyms:
- assemble, muster
- similar words:
- collect, convene, gather, raise, unite
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| definition 3: |
to recover quickly after being weak, ill, or hurt by loss.
After a week of fever, the patient rallied and began eating again.- synonyms:
- recover, recuperate
- antonyms:
- slump
- similar words:
- bounce back
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| definition 4: |
to come to someone's aid; take someone's side; give support (often followed by "behind").
They rallied behind the president.- similar words:
- unify, unite
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| related words: |
demonstrate, encourage, huddle, improve, meet, recover, recuperate |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
rallies |
| definition: |
a gathering of people for a common purpose; demonstration.
I attended a political rally.- synonyms:
- demonstration, protest
- similar words:
- assembly
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| derivation: |
rallier (n.) |
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