aid

noun

  1. 1

    the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

    no medical care was required

    the old car needs constant attention

  2. 2

    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

  3. 3

    a resource

    visual aids in teaching

  4. 4

    money to support a worthy person or cause

verb

  1. 1

    improve the condition of

    These pills will help the patient

  2. 2

    give help or assistance; be of service

    Everyone helped out during the earthquake

    Can you help me carry this table?

Synonyms

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