rallied
/ɹæˈlid/
VERB
1. Gathered or reunited people into a group
Brought together or assembled people, especially troops or supporters, to restore unity, organization, or collective strength.
1.1. Reassembling scattered troops or groups
To gather people or military forces that have become scattered, disorganized, or separated and bring them together again.
Synonyms
- regrouped
- reassembled
- reunited
- reorganized
- recollected
Antonyms
- dispersed
- scattered
- disbanded
- separated
Examples
- The general rallied his scattered troops before launching another attack.
- The soldiers rallied near the command post after the retreat.
Related Words
- assembled
- mustered
- mobilized
- marshaled
- congregated
1.2. Uniting people around a common cause
To bring people together to support a shared objective, movement, leader, or cause.
Synonyms
- united
- mobilized
- organized
- assembled
- mustered
- galvanized
Antonyms
- divided
- disunited
- dispersed
- fragmented
Examples
- The community rallied around the family after their home was destroyed by fire.
- Thousands of supporters rallied behind the candidate during the election campaign.
Related Words
- convened
- recruited
- summoned
- congregated
- coordinated
VERB
2. Recovered strength, health, or consciousness
Regained physical strength, health, energy, or consciousness after illness, exhaustion, weakness, or a difficult experience.
2.1. Recovering from illness or physical weakness
To regain health, strength, or physical well-being after being sick, injured, or exhausted.
Synonyms
- recovered
- recuperated
- convalesced
- healed
- regained strength
Antonyms
Examples
- She rallied after several days of treatment and was finally able to leave the hospital.
- The patient rallied unexpectedly after doctors had feared the worst.
Related Words
- restored
- revived
- rejuvenated
- recovered
- mended
2.2. Regaining consciousness or mental composure
To recover awareness, emotional control, or mental strength after fainting, shock, distress, or confusion.
Synonyms
- revived
- recovered
- regained consciousness
- recomposed oneself
- pulled through
Antonyms
- fainted
- collapsed
- succumbed
- lost consciousness
Examples
- He rallied after the shock and managed to explain what had happened.
- The injured man rallied briefly and spoke to the rescue workers.
Related Words
- awakened
- stirred
- stabilized
- regained composure
- recovered
VERB
3. Recovered after a decline or setback
Improved or regained strength, value, or performance after experiencing a period of weakness, decline, or difficulty.
3.1. Financial markets or stock prices recovering
To increase in value or recover losses after a period of falling prices or weak market performance.
Synonyms
- rebounded
- recovered
- reversed course
- rose
- surged
- bounced back
Antonyms
Examples
- The stock market rallied after the central bank announced its latest policy decision.
- Technology shares rallied sharply following the release of positive earnings reports.
Related Words
3.2. Recovering performance after a setback
To regain momentum, confidence, or effectiveness after a period of poor performance or difficulty.
Synonyms
- rebounded
- bounced back
- recovered
- revived
- regained momentum
Antonyms
Examples
- The team rallied in the final minutes and secured a dramatic victory.
- After a disappointing first quarter, the company rallied and finished the year strongly.
Related Words
- improved
- strengthened
- revitalized
- recovered
- resurged
VERB
4. Teased or joked with someone
Made fun of someone in a playful or good-humored way, often through witty remarks or friendly teasing.
4.1. Playfully teasing or joking
To make humorous remarks about someone in a friendly manner, usually without intending to cause serious offense.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- praised
- complimented
- encouraged
- reassured
Examples
- His friends rallied him about his new haircut, but he took the jokes in good humor.
- The colleagues rallied each other playfully during their lunch break.