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    • Synonyms align American [uh-lahyn] / əˈlaɪn / Rarely aline

    verb (used with object)

    1. to arrange in a straight line; adjust according to a line.

      Synonyms: straighten

    2. to bring into a line or alignment.

      Synonyms: straighten

    3. to bring into cooperation or agreement with a particular group, party, cause, etc..

      He aligned himself with the liberals.

    4. to adjust (two or more components of an electronic circuit) to improve the response over a frequency band, as to align the tuned circuits of a radio receiver for proper tracking throughout its frequency range, or a television receiver for appropriate wide-band responses.

    verb (used without object)

    1. to fall or come into line; be in line.

    2. to join with others in a cause.

    align British / əˈlaɪn /

    verb

    1. to place or become placed in a line

    2. to bring (components or parts, such as the wheels of a car) into proper or desirable coordination or relation

    3. to bring (a person, country, etc) into agreement or cooperation with the policy, etc of another person or group

    4. (tr) psychol to integrate or harmonize the aims, practices, etc of a group

    5. (usually foll by with) psychol to identify with or match the behaviour, thoughts, etc of another person

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    Other Word Forms

    • aligner noun
    • realign verb
    • self-aligning adjective

    Etymology

    Origin of align

    First recorded in 1685–95; from French aligner, equivalent to a- “toward” + ligner, from Latin līneāre, derivative of līnea “line”; a- 5, line 1

    Example Sentences

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    “We have a strategic fundraising roadmap, raising the right capital for the right goals at each stage, while staying aligned with the best-fit investor,” he said at the time.

    From The Wall Street Journal

    "We're enhancing the training to make sure we align with the regulations and also provide that greater level of legal protection to our officers," she said.

    From BBC

    MFN pricing refers to a policy where drug prices are aligned with the lowest prices paid for the same drugs in other developed nations.

    From Barron's

    In May, he gave his company a 50% chance of being ready for a launch in late 2026, which would coincide with a narrow window that occurs every two years when Mars and Earth align.

    From MarketWatch

    In May, he gave his company a 50% chance of being ready for a launch in late 2026, which would coincide with a narrow window that occurs every two years when Mars and Earth align.

    From MarketWatch

    Related Words

    • adjust
    • coordinate
    • regulate

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