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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    matches corresponds coincides harmonizes synchronizes coordinates adjusts calibrates regulates tunes reconciles accommodates conforms fits suits agrees complements parallels parallels dovetails integrates unites merges blends fuses align positions orients sets arranges disposes places situates locates posts stations establishes settles fixes pins secures fastens anchors moors ties binds connects links joins couples pairs marries weds unifies consolidates.

    Meaning of aligns

    The primary meaning of the word "aligns" is to move or place something in a straight line or in the correct position.

    Definitions

    • To move or place something in a straight line or in the correct position, so that it is parallel or corresponds to something else.
    • To make something consistent or compatible with something else, such as a policy or a system.
    • To position or orient something in a specific way, such as a machine or a device.

    Etymology of aligns

    The word "aligns" comes from the Old French word "alignier", which means "to put in a line".
    The Old French word is derived from the Latin word "alignare", which is a combination of "ad" (meaning "to" or "at") and "linea" (meaning "line").
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially in the context of surveying and mapping, and later in other fields such as engineering and design.

    Example Uses

    • The company's new policy aligns with its overall mission and values.
    • The teacher helps the students align their papers with the margin.
    • The engineer must align the gears carefully to ensure smooth operation.
    • The new employee's skills align perfectly with the requirements of the job.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    misaligns contradicts clashes conflicts disagrees diverges deviates departs differs disconnects dissociates displaces disorients disrupts distorts opposes resists repels rejects separates splits unaligns uncooperates uncouples unpairs unsettles.

    Related Nouns

    alignment position orientation placement location situation disposition arrangement adjustment calibration regulation coordination synchronization harmony consistency compatibility correspondence parallelism coincidence congruence symmetry balance equilibrium stability.

    Related Verbs

    align adjust calibrate regulate coordinate synchronize harmonize position orient set arrange dispose place locate post station establish settle fix pin secure fasten anchor moor tie bind connect link join couple pair marry wed unify consolidate.

    Related Adjectives

    aligned parallel consistent compatible corresponding harmonious synchronized coordinated adjusted calibrated regulated positioned oriented set arranged disposed placed located posted stationed established settled fixed secure fastened anchored moored tied bound connected linked joined coupled paired married wedded unified consolidated.