assist

Nouns

  • (n) the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
    • he gave me an assist with the housework
    • could not walk without assistance
    • rescue party went to their aid
    • offered his help in unloading
    assistance, help, aid,
  • (n) (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play

Verbs

  • (v) give help or assistance; be of service
    • Everyone helped out during the earthquake
    • Can you help me carry this table?
    • She never helps around the house
    aid, help,
  • (v) act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
  • (v) work for or be a servant to
    • May I serve you?
    • She attends the old lady in the wheelchair
    • Can you wait on our table, please?
    • Is a salesperson assisting you?
    • The minister served the King for many years
    wait on, attend to, attend, serve,

Synonyms

assistance help aid wait on attend to attend serve

Words of close approximity

assign assize
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