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assist
(/@/'s/I/st )

noun (n)

  • the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose(noun.act)
    Example:
    He gave me an assist with the housework.
    Could not walk without assistance.
    Synonym:
    aid, assistance, help
    source: wordnet30
  • (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • give help or assistance; be of service(verb.social)
    Synonym:
    aid, help
    source: wordnet30
  • act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function(verb.social)
    source: wordnet30
  • work for or be a servant to(verb.social)
    Example:
    Is a salesperson assisting you?.
    Synonym:
    attend, attend to, serve, wait on
    source: wordnet30
  • To give support to in some undertaking or effort, or in time of distress; to help; to aid; to succor.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To lend aid; to help.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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