English dictionary
rally
/'r/&/l/i/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
Synonyms mass meetingSource: WordNet 3.0
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the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort
ExamplesHe singled to start a rally in the 9th inning.
He feared the rallying of their troops for a counterattack.
Synonyms rallyingSource: WordNet 3.0
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a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness
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an automobile race run over public roads
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(sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes
ExamplesAfter a short rally Connors won the point.
Synonyms exchangeSource: WordNet 3.0
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The act or process of rallying (in any of the senses of that word).
Source: webster1913
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Good-humored raillery.
Source: webster1913
verb
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gather
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call to arms; of military personnel
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gather or bring together
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return to a former condition
Synonyms reboundSource: WordNet 3.0
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harass with persistent criticism or carping
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To collect, and reduce to order, as troops dispersed or thrown into confusion; to gather again; to reunite.
Source: webster1913
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To come into orderly arrangement; to renew order, or united effort, as troops scattered or put to flight; to assemble; to unite.
Source: webster1913
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To attack with raillery, either in good humor and pleasantry, or with slight contempt or satire.
Source: webster1913
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To use pleasantry, or satirical merriment.
Source: webster1913