noun
a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
Synonyms
mass meeting
noun
the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort
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- he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning
- he feared the rallying of their troops for a counterattack
noun
a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness
noun
an automobile race run over public roads
noun
(sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes
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- after a short rally Connors won the point
verb
gather
Synonyms
beat up
drum up
Examples
- drum up support
verb
call to arms
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- of military personnel
verb
gather or bring together
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- muster the courage to do something
- she rallied her intellect
- Summon all your courage
verb
return to a former condition
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- The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends
- The stock market rallied
verb
harass with persistent criticism or carping
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- The children teased the new teacher
- Don't ride me so hard over my failure
- His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie