Assist (Noun)
Meaning 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".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The nurse provided medical assistance to the injured patient.
- Her husband gave her an assist with the household chores.
- The charity organization offered financial assistance to low-income families.
- The teacher gave the student an assist with the difficult math problem.
- The government provided economic assistance to the struggling businesses.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Recourse
- Boost
- Comfort
- Thanks
- Succour
- Accommodation
- Relief
- Hand
- Facilitation
- Lift
- Support
- Self-help
- Refuge
- Ministration
- Service
Related Words
Meaning 2
(sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.