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rallied

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹæɫid// UK //ɹˈælid// ral·lied

v. came together to support a person, a cause, or a team, especially after a difficult time. It can also mean that someone's health or mood improved suddenly.

v. past tense of 'rally'; refers to the act of reassembling or recovering strength for a renewed effort. Often describes a collective gathering for a common cause or a market recovery after a decline.


SIMPLE

The community rallied to help the family after the fire.

CONTEXTUAL

After falling behind in the first half, the team rallied in the final minutes to win the championship game.

COMPLEX

The stock market rallied late in the afternoon as investors regained confidence following the central bank's announcement regarding interest rates.

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Often used with the preposition 'around' or 'to' when describing support for a person or cause.

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