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rally
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[ verb ] gather
Examples "drum up support" Used in print (Joyce O. Hertzler, American Social Institutions;...)This is demonstrated especially when there is awareness of radically different value_orientation elsewhere ; for_example Americans rally to Christian values vis-a-vis those of atheistic communism . Related terms |
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[ verb ] (military) call to arms; of military personnel
Used in print (The New York Times...)Before he could return to Burma , Field_Marshal Slim had to rally the defeated remnants of a discouraged army and unite them with fresh recruits . (Todhunter Ballard, The Night Riders....)When they learn you 're in the hills though , they 'll rally , do n't worry about that '' . Related terms |
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[ noun ] a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
Synonyms Used in print (The Atlanta Constitution...)State_Party_Chairman_James_W._Dorsey added that enthusiasm was picking_up for a state rally to be held Sept. 8 in Savannah at which newly elected Texas Sen._John_Tower will be the featured speaker . (The Providence Journal...)LaGuardia 's multi lingual rallies , when he is running for Congress , are well staged , and wind_up in a wild Jewish folk-dance that is really great musical_theater . |
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[ noun ] the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort
Synonyms Examples "he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning" "he feared the rallying of their troops for a counterattack" Used in print (The Sun, [Baltimore],...)Jackie_Brandt singled deep into the hole at short to start the rally . |
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[ verb ] return to a former condition
Synonyms Examples "The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends" "The stock market rallied" Used in print (The Wall Street Journal,...)Beatie , getting no sympathy for her misfortune , soon rallies and finds that although she has lost a lover she has gained her freedom . |
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[ noun ] (biology) a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness
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[ verb ] harass with persistent criticism or carping
Examples "The children teased the new teacher" "Don't ride me so hard over my failure" "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie" |
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[ noun ] (sport,auto racing) an automobile race run over public roads
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[ noun ] (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes
Synonyms Examples "after a short rally Connors won the point" Related terms exchange group_action tennis table_tennis squash badminton squash |
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