English dictionary

assist

/@/'s/I/st/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

noun.act

Examples
He gave me an assist with the housework.

Could not walk without assistance.

Synonyms aid assistance help

Source: WordNet 3.0
(sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0

give help or assistance; be of service

verb.social

Synonyms aid help

Source: WordNet 3.0
act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function

verb.social

Source: WordNet 3.0
work for or be a servant to

verb.social

Examples
Is a salesperson assisting you?

Synonyms attend attend to serve wait on

Source: WordNet 3.0
To give support to in some undertaking or effort, or in time of distress; to help; to aid; to succor.

verb

Source: webster1913
To lend aid; to help.

verb

Source: webster1913