Pronunciation

/əˈsɪst/

Definitions

Noun

1. Aid or support given to someone: She provided valuable assistance to the elderly neighbor.
2. The act of helping or supporting: The volunteers were instrumental in assisting the organization’s event.

Verb

1. To give help or support: He assisted the professor with grading papers.
2. To facilitate or contribute: She assisted in setting up the new office.

Phrases

• “Offer assistance”
• “Provide assistance to someone”
• “Assist in a task”
• “Assistance needed”

Example Sentences

• Noun: The team members worked together to provide mutual assistance during the project.
• Verb: The doctor asked his nurse to assist him with the surgery.
• Helping verb: He was always willing to assist those who were struggling.

Synonyms

• Aid
• Support
• Help
• Facilitate
• Aid and abet
• Back up
• Give a hand
• Supply assistance