RALLY
Scrabble letter values: R1A1L1L1Y4 = 8
Definition
- noun a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm. — synonyms: mass_meeting
- noun the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort. — synonyms: rallying
- 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. — synonyms: exchange
- verb gather. — synonyms: beat_up, drum_up
- verb call to arms. — synonyms: call_up, mobilize, mobilise
- verb gather or bring together. — synonyms: muster, summon, come_up, muster_up
- verb return to a former condition. — synonyms: rebound
- verb harass with persistent criticism or carping. — synonyms: tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt
Examples
- “he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning”
- “he feared the rallying of their troops for a counterattack”
- “after a short rally Connors won the point”