Align (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be or come into adjustment with.
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 2
Bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation; "align the wheels of my car"; "ordinate similar parts".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 3
Place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight; "align the car with the curb"; "align the sheets of paper on the table".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 4
Align oneself with a group or a way of thinking.
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- She decided to align herself with the activist group, believing their cause to be just and necessary for social change.
- The politician carefully chose her words to align with the party's stance on key issues in the upcoming election.
- After conducting extensive research, he began to align with the more modern and progressive way of thinking in the scientific community.
- She refused to align with the conventional views of her generation, instead choosing a more non-traditional path in life.
- The company took steps to align with industry standards and best practices, ultimately improving their overall reputation and performance.