rally

CEFRB2

/ˈɹæli/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A large public meeting supporting a cause or political group.

  2. 02

    verb

    To come together and recover strength or support.

Examples

  • Do you really want to go to the pep rally?

  • I'm going to a monster truck rally.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈrali/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A protest or demonstration for or against something, but often with speeches and often without marching, especially in North America.

  2. A sequence of strokes between serving and scoring a point.

  3. A public gathering or mass meeting that is not mainly a protest and is organized to inspire enthusiasm for a cause.

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In context

  • When is the pep rally?

  • a campaign rally

  • a political rally

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Antonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle French rallier (French rallier), from Old French ralier, from Latin prefix re- + ad + ligare (“to bind; to ally”).