assist

verb
UK: /əˈsɪst/
US: /əˈsɪst/

  1. To help someone, usually by doing a part of the work.

    1. I will assist you with your bags at the store today. [ ] [ ]
    2. Could you please assist me in lifting this heavy box onto the shelf? [ ] [ ]

  2. To give support to someone or something; to aid.

    1. She decided to assist the homeless living near the store. [ ] [ ]
    2. New technology can assist doctors in making more accurate diagnoses. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

back help facilitate support aid
assist noun

  1. The act of helping; support.

    1. I need your assist at work, please come quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. She gave an assist that allowed her team to win the basketball game. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "assist" in English means: To help someone, usually by doing a part of the work., To give support to someone or something; to aid..

The phonetic transcription of "assist" is /əˈsɪst/ in British English and /əˈsɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "assist": back, help, facilitate, support, aid.

Example usage of "assist": "I will assist you with your bags at the store today.". More examples on the page.