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align
verb \ə-ˈlīn\
: to arrange things so that they form a line or are in proper position
: to change (something) so that it agrees with or matches something else
: to join a group that is supporting or opposing something
Full Definition of ALIGN
transitive verb
1
: to bring into line or alignment
2
: to array on the side of or against a party or cause <he aligned himself with the protesters>
intransitive verb
1
: to get or fall into line
2
: to be in or come into precise adjustment or correct relative position
— align·er noun
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Variants of ALIGN
align also aline \ə-ˈlīn\
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Origin of ALIGN
French aligner, from Old French, from a- (from Latin ad-) + ligne line, from Latin linea
First Known Use: circa 1693
Rhymes with ALIGN
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ALIGN Defined for Kids
align
verb \ə-ˈlīn\
alignedalign·ing
Definition of ALIGN for Kids
: to arrange things so that they form a line or are in proper position <He aligned the two holes so he could put the screw through them.>
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