assist

[əˈsɪst]

assist Definition

  • 1to help someone or something, especially by making a particular job or task easier or by doing part of the work
  • 2an act of helping someone or something

Using assist: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "assist" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'll assist you with your homework.

  • Example

    The new software will assist in data analysis.

  • Example

    The nurse assisted the doctor during the surgery.

  • Example

    The company provided financial assistance to the victims of the natural disaster.

assist Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for assist

Antonyms for assist

Phrases with assist

  • to help with a particular task or job

    Example

    Can you assist in setting up the equipment for the presentation?

  • to help someone with a particular task or job

    Example

    I can assist you with your project if you need any help.

  • self-assist

    the act of helping oneself without external aid or assistance

    Example

    The self-assist program encourages individuals to take responsibility for their own well-being.

Origins of assist

from Latin 'assistere', meaning 'to stand by'

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Summary: assist in Brief

To 'assist' [əˈsɪst] means to help someone or something, often by making a job or task easier or by doing part of the work. It can be used in phrases like 'assist in' and 'assist with,' which denote helping with a particular task or job. 'Assist' can also be used as a noun to refer to an act of helping someone or something. Examples include 'The nurse assisted the doctor during the surgery' and 'The company provided financial assistance to the victims of the natural disaster.'

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