[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to unite formally, as by treaty, league, marriage, or the like (usually followed bywithorto):Russia allied itself to France.Synonyms: wed , combine , join , unify", "to associate or connect by some mutual relationship, as resemblance or friendship."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to enter into an alliance ; join ; unite ."]}, {"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a person, group, or nation that is associated with another or others for some common cause or purpose:Canada and the United States were allies in World War II.Synonyms: confederate , partner Antonyms: adversary , foe , enemy", "Biology.a plant, animal, or other organism bearing an evolutionary relationship to another, often as a member of the same family:The squash is an ally of the watermelon.", "a person who associates or cooperates with another; supporter .Synonyms: helper , assistant , auxiliary , coadjutor , colleague , abettor , accessory , accomplice , aide , friend Antonyms: adversary , foe , enemy", "a person who advocates for or supports a marginalized or politicized group but is not a member of the group:As a man, how can I be a good ally to women in the struggle for gender equality?Straight allies speak up for the LGBTQ community.As a man, how can I be a good ally to women in the struggle for gender equality?"]}, {"Bold_text": null, "List Items": ["an adverbial suffix attached to certain adjectives with stems in-icthat have no forms ending in-ical: terrifically."]}]