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   As·sist

   /əˈsist/

   

   verb

   • 1. help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work: "a senior academic would assist him in his work" Similar helpaidabetlend a (helping) hand togive assistance tobe of use toobligeaccommodateservebe of service todo someone a servicedo someone a favordo someone a good turnbail someone outcome to someone's rescuecooperate withcollaborate withwork withsuccorencouragesupportbackback upsecondbe a tower of strength toinformal:pitch in withget someone out of a tight spotsave someone's baconsave someone's skingive someone a leg upmuck in withget stuck in withOpposite hinder
   • ▪ help by providing money or information: "they were assisting police with their inquiries" Similar facilitateaideasemake easierexpeditespurpromoteboostgive a boost tobenefitfosterencouragestimulateprecipitateaccelerateadvancefurtherforwardhelp alongcontribute tobe a factor insmooth the way forclear a path foropen the door foroil the wheels ofinformal:jack uphikehike upOpposite impede
   • ▪ be present as a helper or spectator: "two midwives who assisted at a water birth"

   noun

   • 1. an act of helping, typically by providing money: North American "the budget must have an assist from tax policies"
   • ▪ (chiefly in ice hockey, basketball, or baseball) the act of touching the puck or ball in a play in which a teammate scores or an opposing batter is put out: North American "he led the league with 14 outfield assists"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French assister, from Latin assistere ‘take one's stand by’, from ad- ‘to, at’ + sistere ‘take one's stand’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. assister noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishASSIST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ASSIST definition: 1. to help: 2. If someone is assisting the police with their inquiries, it usually means they have…. Learn more.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › assistAssist - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of assist. verb. give help or assistance; be of service. synonyms: aid, help. see more. verb. work for or be a servant to. “Is a salesperson assisting you?” synonyms: attend, attend to, serve, wait on. serve. devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas. see more. verb.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionassist verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   [transitive] assist something to help something to happen more easily activities that will assist the decision-making process. See assist in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: assist. Definition of assist verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishASSIST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · 7 meanings: 1. to give help or support to (a person, cause, etc); aid 2. to work or act as an assistant or subordinate to.... Click for more definitions.

6. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › assistassist | meaning of assist in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   assist meaning, definition, what is assist: to help someone to do something: Learn more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › assistAssist - definition of assist by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to give help or support to (a person, cause, etc); aid. 2. to work or act as an assistant or subordinate to (another) 3. (Hockey (Field & Ice)) ice hockey to help (a team-mate) to score, as by passing the puck. 4. archaic (foll by: at) to be present; attend.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryassist | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of assist – Learner’s Dictionary. assist. verb [ I, T ] uk / əˈsɪst / us. B2. to help: The army arrived to assist in the search. He's assisting the police with their investigation. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence.