align

verb

ə-ˈlīn

variants or less commonly aline

aligned also alined; aligning also alining; aligns also alines

transitive verb

: to bring into line or alignment

aligned the books on the shelf

: to array on the side of or against a party or cause

He aligned himself with the protesters.

intransitive verb

: to get or fall into line

He aligned with his friends against a common enemy.

: to be in or come into precise adjustment or correct relative position

Negative ends of molecules align with positive ends of other molecules.

aligner noun

Example Sentences

He aligned the two holes so he could put the screw through them. The two parts of the machine are not properly aligned. The text aligns with the bottom of the picture. The schools had to align their programs with state requirements. She is aligning with other senators to oppose his nomination.

Recent Examples on the Web In his campaign appearances, O’Rourke is emphasizing another area in which some of his views align with the majority of Texans’: gun restrictions.

Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2022 But that board is now made up of a majority of appointees from DeSantis, whose views usually align with the department.

Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Margot Mendelson, legal director for the advocacy nonprofit Prison Law Office, said AB 2632 would strengthen accountability in California’s corrections facilities and better align the state with its criminal justice reform values.

Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Monkeypox has spread to nearly every Chicago community, and the areas hardest hit align closely with the areas seeing the most vaccinations, Arwady said.

Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022 First, align development budgets with the biggest needs: transitions, readiness and retention.

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 The shareholders’ interests align with those of unsecured creditors, who are already represented by an official committee in the bankruptcy case, the judge said.

Soma Biswas, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 California’s isolation recommendations, posted online Thursday and discussed by state Public Health Officer Dr. Tómas Aragón on Friday, mostly align with those issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Aug. 2022 Articulating a vision of your future self helps align everyone around a common goal.

Erik Oberholtzer, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	align
释义	align verb ə-ˈlīn variants or less commonly aline aligned also alined; aligning also alining; aligns also alines transitive verb 1 : to bring into line or alignment aligned the books on the shelf 2 : to array on the side of or against a party or cause He aligned himself with the protesters. intransitive verb 1 : to get or fall into line He aligned with his friends against a common enemy. 2 : to be in or come into precise adjustment or correct relative position Negative ends of molecules align with positive ends of other molecules. aligner noun Example Sentences He aligned the two holes so he could put the screw through them. The two parts of the machine are not properly aligned. The text aligns with the bottom of the picture. The schools had to align their programs with state requirements. She is aligning with other senators to oppose his nomination. Recent Examples on the Web In his campaign appearances, O’Rourke is emphasizing another area in which some of his views align with the majority of Texans’: gun restrictions. Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2022 But that board is now made up of a majority of appointees from DeSantis, whose views usually align with the department. Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Margot Mendelson, legal director for the advocacy nonprofit Prison Law Office, said AB 2632 would strengthen accountability in California’s corrections facilities and better align the state with its criminal justice reform values. Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Monkeypox has spread to nearly every Chicago community, and the areas hardest hit align closely with the areas seeing the most vaccinations, Arwady said. Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022 First, align development budgets with the biggest needs: transitions, readiness and retention. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 The shareholders’ interests align with those of unsecured creditors, who are already represented by an official committee in the bankruptcy case, the judge said. Soma Biswas, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 California’s isolation recommendations, posted online Thursday and discussed by state Public Health Officer Dr. Tómas Aragón on Friday, mostly align with those issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Aug. 2022 Articulating a vision of your future self helps align everyone around a common goal. Erik Oberholtzer, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology French aligner, from Old French, from a- (from Latin ad-) + ligne line, from Latin linea First Known Use circa 1693, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing align align oneself with align oneself with Kids Definition align verb ə-ˈlīn aligned; aligning : to arrange things so that they form a line or are in proper position He aligned the two holes so he could put the screw through them. align verb variants also aline 1 as in to agree to bring to or be in a state of agreement Though we have our differences, we align on many issues. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance agree correspond coincide coordinate order harmonize conform organize reconcile balance standardize arrange check sort equalize square even adapt accommodate comport integrate connect unite correlate fit key combine accord merge match array attune proportion chord tune systematize jibe rhyme blend synthesize go unify tally synchronize dovetail suit regularize match rime parallel square orchestrate join pair conciliate fuse register equal line up Antonyms & Near Antonyms disrupt skew contradict disturb confuse disarrange alienate disorganize upset disarray derange disharmonize nullify upset disarray negate estrange conflict disorder mess (up) clash dispute disorder gainsay muss (up) rumple differ (from) disagree (with) jar See More 2 as in to line to set in order Make sure your quilting squares are aligned and pinned before sewing. She was waiting for the stars to align. Synonyms & Similar Words line place set prioritize cue emplace line up arrange queue sequence organize set out standardize balance codify order equalize classify display file alphabetize unscramble dispose systematize hierarchize even regularize draw up array lay out marshal proportion make up groom range map (out) marshall straighten (up) spruce (up) tidy (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms disarray upset disarrange derange muss (up) disorder mess (up) misalign rumple See More
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