rally
|ral-ly|
B2
/ˈræli/
gathering or recovering
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rally' originates from the French word 'rallier', which means 'to unite again'.
Historical Evolution
'rallier' transformed into the English word 'rally' during the 16th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to unite again', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'gathering' and 'recovering'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mass meeting of people showing support for a cause or person.
The political rally attracted thousands of supporters.
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Verb 1
to come together for a common purpose or cause.
The team rallied to win the game in the final minutes.
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