assist
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/əˈsɪst/
English
Definitions
noun
- A helpful action or an act of giving.“The foundation gave a much needed assist to the shelter.”
- The act of helping another player score points or goals“He had two assists in the game.”
verb
- To help.“This book will assist you in getting your life in order.”
- To make a pass that leads directly towards scoring.
- To help compensate for what is missing with the help of a medical technique or therapy.
- To stand (at a place) or to (an opinion).“A great part of the nobility assisted to his opinion.”
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Synonyms
assistanceaidhelpattend toattendwait onhelpingserveaidingaidersupportinghelpfulperkenablinggivecontribute