align
Pronunciation: [əˈlaɪn]
Context: "relationship"
(verb) to arrange things in a straight line or to make them match up. It's like when you line up your toys so they are all facing the same way.
Example
She aligned the puzzle pieces so they fit together perfectly.
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The books on the shelf were not aligned; some were crooked and out of order.
Example
Can you help me align these blocks so they are straight?
Context: "reach agreement"
(verb) to make sure that ideas or goals are the same. It's like agreeing with your friends about what game to play after having different ideas.
Example
The team members aligned their strategies to work towards a common goal.
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They didn't align their plans well, so their project didn't turn out right.
Example
Are we aligned on what we want to achieve for the school event?
Context: "similarity"
(verb) to position something in relation to something else in a way that shows connection or similarity. Like when you match colors in your drawing.
Example
He aligned his artwork with the theme of the competition.
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Her design did not align with the teacher's instructions, so she needed to make changes.
Example
Does this picture align with the ideas we discussed in class?