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- pronunciation:
- ri
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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition: |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions.
After the war, the countries realigned so that some former enemies became allies. |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
realigns, realigning, realigned |
definition: |
to put (something that has become skewed) back into proper orientation.
The mechanic realigned the wheels of the car. |
related words: |
regulate |
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