assist

noun

  1. 1

    (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play

  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

verb

  1. 1

    act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function

  2. 2

    work for or be a servant to

    May I serve you?

    She attends the old lady in the wheelchair

  3. 3

    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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