rally

Pronunciation: /ˈɹæli/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
  2. noun the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort
  3. noun a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness

Etymology

From Middle French rallier (French rallier), from Old French ralier, from Latin prefix re- + ad + ligare (“to bind; to ally”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

mass meeting

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
gathering
Narrower (hyponyms)
pep rally, revival

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