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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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   verb (used with object) to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture. Synonyms: promote, back, befriend, abet, sustain. Antonyms: frustrate, hinder. to be associated with as an assistant or helper. verb (used without object) to give aid or help. to be present, as at a meeting or ceremony. noun. Sports.

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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.

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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.

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