assist

v. aid, help

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Noun
1. 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"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"
(synonym) aid, assistance, help
(hypernym) activity
(hyponym) self-help
(derivation) help, aid
2. (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play
(hypernym) maneuver, manoeuvre, play
(classification) baseball, baseball game, ball
Verb
1. give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"
(synonym) help, aid
(hypernym) support, back up
(hyponym) facilitate, ease, alleviate
(derivation) assistant, helper, help, supporter
2. act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
(hypernym) work
(hyponym) protect
(derivation) assistant, helper, help, supporter
3. work for or be a servant to; "May I serve you?"; "She attends the old lady in the wheelchair"; "Can you wait on our table, please?"; "Is a salesperson assisting you?"; "The minister served the King for many years"
(synonym) serve, attend to, wait on, attend
(hypernym) help, aid
(hyponym) valet
(verb-group) serve
(derivation) aid, assistance, help

n. help, aid, assist

(v. t.)
To give support to in some undertaking or effort, or in time of distress; to help; to aid; to succor.
  

(v. i.)
To lend aid; to help.
  

(v. i.)
To be present as a spectator; as, to assist at a public meeting.