aligns

[əˈlaɪnz]

aligns Definition

• 1. to arrange things so that they form a line or are in proper position relative to each other
• 2. to support or agree with a particular idea, group, or person

Using aligns: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aligns" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Please align the chairs in rows for the presentation.

• Example

  The text should be aligned to the left margin.

• Example

  His actions do not align with his words.

• Example

  The company's values align with my own.

aligns Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for aligns

• arrange
• position
• orient
• adjust
• coordinate

Antonyms for aligns

• disarrange
• confuse
• misalign

Phrases with aligns

• align oneself with someone/something

  to support or agree with a particular idea, group, or person

  Example

  He aligned himself with the opposition party.

• align with reality

  to match or correspond with what is actually happening or true

  Example

  We need to align our expectations with reality.

• align the stars

  to cause everything to be in the right place at the right time for something to happen successfully

  Example

  We need to align the stars if we want this project to succeed.

Origins of aligns

from French 'aligner', from 'à ligne' meaning 'in line'

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Summary: aligns in Brief

'Aligns' [əˈlaɪnz] means to arrange things so that they form a line or are in proper position relative to each other. It can also mean to support or agree with a particular idea, group, or person. Examples include 'Please align the chairs in rows for the presentation' and 'His actions do not align with his words.' Phrases like 'align oneself with someone/something' and 'align with reality' extend the concept of alignment to social and cognitive domains.