rally

Meanings

• noun

  A large public meeting or demonstration, especially one organized to express political or social protest or to show support for a particular cause.

  - "The labor union organized a rally to protest the company's decision to outsource jobs."
  - "Thousands gathered for a rally in support of climate action."

• verb

  To come together and exert energy or effort.

  - "The team rallied to win the championship."
  - "After a difficult start, the company rallied and reported record profits."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹæ.li/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɹæ.li/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

decline

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Synonyms

muster , bounce back , rebound

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rally
ally , valley , melly , jelly , quelly , rarely

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Variants

List of all variants of rally that leads to same result
rallied , rallies , rally , rallying , rallye , rallyes , rally against , rally around , rally behind , rally for , rally for/behind , rallied round , rallies round , rally round , rallying round , rally the troops , pep rally , youth rally

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Etymology

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From Old French 'raller' meaning 'to gather', 'to collect'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rally' was first used in the context of car racing in the early 20th century.

2. The largest political rally in history was held in India in 2014, with an estimated 3.5 million attendees.

3. The word 'rally' comes from the Old French word 'raller', which means 'to gather' or 'to collect'.

4. The term 'rallying cry' refers to a call to action or a call to arms that inspires and unites people towards a common goal.

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Related Concepts

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1. Protest: A protest is a public demonstration of disapproval or objection, typically against a particular injustice, policy, or government.

2. Demonstration: A demonstration is a public display of support for a particular cause or issue, often involving a large gathering of people.

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Culture

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Rallies have been an integral part of political and social movements throughout history. They provide a platform for individuals to express their opinions and demands to the authorities and the public. Rallies have been used to bring about significant changes, such as the Civil Rights Movement in the United States and the Anti-Apartheid Movement in South Africa.

How to Memorize "rally"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large crowd gathered in a public square, waving signs and chanting.
   - Visualize a team coming together on the field, determined to win the game.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rally' with 'protest' or 'demonstration'.
   - Associate the word 'rally' with 'coming together' or 'uniting'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'R' in 'rally' stands for 'rallying' or 'coming together'.
   - Think of the word 'rally' as a 'call to arms' or a 'call to action'.

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