Characterized by mild, good-natured teasing
“After a long day at work, we enjoyed a night of rallying banter with our friends.”
Giving strength, energy and vitality
Having the ability to motivate or inspire
An act of rallying or marshaling a group of people towards an effort
“The politician organized a massive rallying of citizens to address the pressing issue of climate change.”
An act, or an activity, used to boost the morale of members of a team
An improvement in the condition, strength, or fortunes of someone or something
An assembly, rally, or gathering
To be triggering a passionate feeling or reaction
Present participle for to bring a group together, such as an army
“Instead, he had sent Afan on to rally the forces left in Nottingham to move out and meet Arthur in battle once more.”
Present participle for to meet in a group, typically for a common purpose or cause
“Striking council workers would rally at a mass meeting in York today.”
Present participle for to unite or come together in support of a person or cause
“Often, during times of upsetting national news, social media finds some bleak humor or common theme to rally around.”
Present participle for to gather or assemble together (something)
“He developed a deep sympathy for the cause and spent the post-war years trying to rally support for it.”
Present participle for to come together again after being dispersed
“The troops would rally and ultimately defeat the rebels.”
Present participle for to launch an attack or charge, especially from a losing position
“The Vikings would rally after the break to claim a stunning victory.”
Present participle for to improve in state, especially from a previously bad condition
“Once the economy began to rally from the depression, a long period of prosperity soon followed.”
Present participle for to become physically sound or healthy again (after an illness or injury)
“There was still some hope that the aged lumberman would rally from his illness, and that his lease of life would be extended for at least a short period longer.”
Present participle for to tease, typically in a good-natured way
“Magnolia instantly impounded the little lieutenant and began to rally him, in the sort of slang she delighted in, with plenty of merriment and malice.”
Present participle for to impart vigor, strength, or vitality to
Present participle for to involve oneself in a (public) protest or demonstration
Present participle for to restrain or to keep in check
Present participle for to rise in opposition
Present participle for to order or instruct to go, or come, to a particular destination or in a particular direction
Present participle for to increase in degree, amount, size, or value
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