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assist Definition
(n)
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
"
(n) (
sports
)
the
act
of
enabling
another
player
to
make
a
good
play
(v)
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
"
(v)
act
as
an
assistant
in
a
subordinate
or
supportive
function
(v)
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
"
assist Synonyms
aid
assist
assistance
attend
attend to
help
serve
wait on
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