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Meaning of 'assist' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Assist [ v. i.]
- To lend aid; to help.
- To be present as a spectator; as, to assist at a public meeting.
2 . Assist [ v. t.]
- To give support to in some undertaking or effort, or in time of distress; to help; to aid; to succor.

Meaning of 'assist' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . assist [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Example in sentence:
  • could not walk without assistance;
  • he gave me an assist with the housework;
  • offered his help in unloading;
  • rescue party went to their aid
2 . assist [ v]
Meaning (2):
- give help or assistance; be of service
Example in sentence:
  • Can you help me carry this table?;
  • Everyone helped out during the earthquake;
  • She never helps around the house
Meaning (3):
- work for or be a servant to
Example in sentence:
  • Can you wait on our table, please?;
  • Is a salesperson assisting you?;
  • May I serve you?;
  • She attends the old lady in the wheelchair;
  • The minister served the King for many years

Nearby Words:

ass assaf/tida assagai assai assail assailable assailant assailed assailer assailing

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