Align — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

Align (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

1. to bring to or be in a state of agreement

   "Though we have our differences, we align on many issues."

   similar: agree, accord, check, chord, coincide, comport, correspond, go, jibe, rhyme, sort, square, tally, arrange, array, balance, equalize, even, order, organize, proportion, regularize, standardize, systematize, accommodate, attune, conciliate, conform, coordinate, harmonize, key, reconcile, adapt, tune, blend, combine, connect, correlate, dovetail, fit, fuse, integrate, join, match, merge, orchestrate, pair, suit, synchronize, synthesize, unify, unite, line up, register, equal, parallel
   opposite: disharmonize, derange, disarrange, disarray, disorder, mess (up), muss (up), rumple, upset, confuse, disorganize, disrupt, disturb, skew, alienate, estrange, contradict, dispute, gainsay, negate, nullify, clash, conflict, jar, differ (from), disagree (with)

2. to set in order

   "Make sure your quilting squares are aligned and pinned before sewing."

   "She was waiting for the stars to align."

   similar: cue, line, line up, queue, emplace, place, set, unscramble, alphabetize, file, hierarchize, prioritize, sequence, display, map (out), set out, arrange, array, balance, classify, codify, dispose, draw up, even, equalize, lay out, marshal, order, organize, proportion, range, regularize, standardize, systematize, groom, make up, spruce (up), straighten (up), tidy (up)
   opposite: derange, disarrange, disarray, disorder, mess (up), muss (up), rumple, misalign