Assist (Verb)
Meaning 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".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The nurse will assist the doctor during the surgery to ensure everything goes smoothly.
- A team of volunteers assist the local community by cleaning up litter and planting trees.
- I'd be happy to assist you with your homework if you're having trouble understanding the material.
- The new software is designed to assist businesses in managing their client database more efficiently.
- Please don't hesitate to ask someone to assist you if you need help with carrying your luggage on the train.
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- Benefact
- Avail
- Wait On
- Assist
- Facilitate
- Bootstrap
- Attend
- Care
- Succor
- Serve
- Alleviate
- Expedite
- Help Out
- Subserve
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Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The sales associate is assisting that customer with a purchase over there.
- I'll send Rachel to assist the tourists who are lost in our galleries.
- She has been training to assist the head chef with the evening service.
- He will not assist anyone who is unwilling to put in the hard work.
- She is happy to assist her coworkers in any way she can during this busy time.
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Meaning 3
Act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.