align
Americanverb (used with object)
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to arrange in a straight line; adjust according to a line.
- Synonyms:
- straighten
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to bring into a line or alignment.
- Synonyms:
- straighten
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to bring into cooperation or agreement with a particular group, party, cause, etc..
He aligned himself with the liberals.
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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)
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to fall or come into line; be in line.
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to join with others in a cause.
verb
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to place or become placed in a line
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to bring (components or parts, such as the wheels of a car) into proper or desirable coordination or relation
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to bring (a person, country, etc) into agreement or cooperation with the policy, etc of another person or group
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(tr) psychol to integrate or harmonize the aims, practices, etc of a group
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(usually foll by with) psychol to identify with or match the behaviour, thoughts, etc of another person
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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This initiative is designed to align with ongoing global research efforts while continuing to expand in real time and generate meaningful returns.
From Science Daily
The world feels safe and everything is more aligned.
From Los Angeles Times
By aligning activity between specific brain regions, the team found they could slightly increase altruistic behavior.
From Science Daily
This all aligns with Citi’s view for 2026, he adds, which will contain periods of volatility amidst a still “very constructive backdrop…in terms of the price action for U.S. equities.”
From MarketWatch
Designers may need to tune movement patterns so they align with what the brain expects from a natural limb.
From Science Daily
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