Assist Definition & Meaning

assist
noun
  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"
  2. (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play
verb
  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"
  2. act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
  3. 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"

Synonyms for assist

aid noun

a resource; "visual aids in teaching" the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an

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assistance noun

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

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attend verb

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.; "She attends class regularly

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help noun

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

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helping noun

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal; "the helpings were all small

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serve noun

(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play; "his powerful serves won the game" serve a purpose, role, or function

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"Assist" in song lyrics

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  • "I pass the mic to Evidence for the assist"
    Dilated Peoples f/ Tha Alkaholiks — Right On
  • "Plus retire you, what you try'nna do, I can assist"
    Dom Pachino — The Race
  • "New Orleans, got impossible damage to assist"
    E.S.G. f/ Ill Tactics — Revelation

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Frequently asked questions

What does assist mean?
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" (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?
What part of speech is assist?
Assist is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does assist have?
Assist has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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