noun / verb
rally
A gathering of people for shared support or action.
Neighbors hold a rally to support their local public library.
Etymology
French rallier means to bring together again. A rally gathers people into a shared body for support, expression, or action.
More examples
- Students cheer for the basketball team at a pep rally.
- The organizer rallies volunteers to help register voters.
- Neighbors rally around the family after the fire.
Forms
rally · rallies · rallied · rallying
Similar words
- gathering
- Any assembled group, not necessarily united in support or action.
- demonstration
- A public display of opinion, often involving protest.
- mobilize
- Emphasizes organizing people and resources for practical action.