rally
word
Definition
As a noun, a rally is a large public meeting where people show support for a cause, team, or leader. As a verb, it can mean to recover after weakness or loss, or to bring people together and encourage them.
Usage & Nuances
Very context-dependent. Common noun uses: political 'rally', protest 'rally', pep 'rally'. Common verb uses: 'rally after a defeat', 'rally support', 'rally the team'. In finance, markets can 'rally' when prices rise again. Do not confuse it with 'race' unless the context is specifically motorsport ('car rally').
Example Sentences
Thousands of people went to the rally in the city center.
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The team rallied in the second half and won the game.
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The coach tried to rally the players before the match.
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We need to rally support if we want this project to survive.
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After a rough start, the market rallied by the end of the day.
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There’s a student rally on campus this afternoon, so traffic will be bad.
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