Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with alliance in American Collocation
alliance
noun
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- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/əˈlaɪəns/
close or successful
close
collaborative
effective
strong
successful
The government has tried to establish a close alliance with different aspects of industry.
weak or not close
broad
loose
uneasy
They formed an uneasy alliance with other left-wing groups.
involving unexpected partners
unholy
unlikely
Opposition to the new law created an unlikely alliance of left-wing activists and Islamic conservatives.
of a particular type
commercial
defensive
electoral
global
military
political
strategic
tactical
Security cannot be guaranteed by an increase in arms, nor by military alliances.
make an alliance
build
create
enter into
establish
forge
form
make
Our ability to forge strong alliances gives us a competitive edge.
make an alliance stronger or bigger
cement
join
strengthen
These wars helped to strengthen the alliance between the two countries.