[əˈlʌɪn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- place or arrange (things) in a straight line
(e.g: the desks are aligned in straight rows facing forwards)

- give support to (a person, organization, or cause)
(e.g: newspapers usually align themselves with certain political parties)


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Origin:
late 17th century: from French aligner, from a- (from Latin ad- ad-) + ligner (see line)