assist

Plural: assists

Noun

• 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"
• (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play
• A helpful action or an act of giving.
• The act of helping another player score points or goals
• A decisive pass made to the goal scorer
• The act of helping another player score points or goals
• A defensive play, allowing a teammate to record a putout.

Verb

Verb Forms: assisted, assisting, assists

• To help someone by doing a share of the work.
• give help or assistance; be of service
• act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
• work for or be a servant to
  • "Is a salesperson assisting you?"
• To help.
• To make a pass that leads directly towards scoring.
• To help compensate for what is missing with the help of a medical technique or therapy.
• To stand (at a place) or to (an opinion).
• To be present (at an event, occasion etc.).

Examples

• A great part of the nobility assisted to his opinion.
• A well-placed blank tile can assist in creating an unbelievable bingo.
• He had two assists in the game.
• The foundation gave a much needed assist to the shelter.
• This book will assist you in getting your life in order.
• Tutor feedback assists the learning process.

Synonyms

aid, assistance, attend, attend to, help, serve, wait on, assist, chip in, help out, muck in, pitch in

Antonyms

hinder, hurt

Related Words

assistance, assistant