Align

Pronunciation: /əˈlaɪn/

Definitions of align

verb to arrange in a straight line or bring into proper position

Example Sentences

A1 I align the text to the left in my document.

A2 The students need to align their answers with the correct questions.

B1 It is important to align your goals with your values.

B2 The company's mission statement aligns with its actions.

C1 The politician's views align with those of the majority of voters.

C2 The stars in the sky seem to align perfectly on a clear night.

Examples of align in a Sentence

formal It is important for all departments to align their goals with the overall company objectives.

informal Let's make sure we align our schedules so we can work together efficiently.

slang We need to get on the same page and align our plans for the project.

figurative The stars seemed to align perfectly for her as everything fell into place.

Grammatical Forms of align

• past tense: aligned
• plural: aligns
• comparative: more aligned
• superlative: most aligned
• present tense: align
• future tense: will align
• perfect tense: has aligned
• continuous tense: is aligning
• singular: align
• positive degree: align
• infinitive: to align
• gerund: aligning
• participle: aligned

Origin and Evolution of align

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'align' originated from the Latin word 'aligare', which means 'to bind together'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'align' has evolved to encompass the idea of arranging or positioning things in a straight line or in a coordinated manner.