Meaning & use
rally
A large public gathering held to show support for a cause, campaign, or team.
See it in a sentence
Thousands of supporters attended the rally in the city square before the election.
The team held a rally in the parking lot to celebrate their championship win.
A note on using this word
As a verb, rally often means to recover strength or improve suddenly after a decline, as in stocks rallied after the announcement.
Words with a similar meaning
gatheringdemonstration
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To recover strength, improve, or come together suddenly after a decline or setback.
The home team rallied in the final minutes to win the game.
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