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assist

[uh-sist] / əˈsɪst /
NOUN
help
Synonyms
STRONG
abetment aid assistance backing benefit boost collaboration comfort compensation cooperation facilitation furtherance hand lift reinforcement relief service support
WEAK
helping hand
Antonyms
STRONG
blockage damage delay discouragement encumbrance harm hindrance hurt impediment injury loss obstruction opposition prevention stop stoppage
WEAK
thwarting
VERB
help
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aid back benefit boost cooperate expedite facilitate reinforce support sustain take care of
STRONG
abet collaborate further hype plug puff push relieve serve stump thump
WEAK
bail out do for give a boost give a leg up give a lift go down the line for go for go to bat for go with grease the wheels lend a hand make a pitch for open doors put on the map ride shotgun root for run interference for stand up for work for work with
Antonyms
STRONGEST
block check delay discourage halt handicap hinder hurt impede injure obstruct prevent stop undermine
STRONG
conceal frustrate hide
WEAK
thwart

Example Sentences

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The man who left Scotland with just enough cash to place a wild bet on himself still appreciates the pay-offs from inhabiting this high-pressure world where his healing hands can provide a critical assist.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Gulf nations that have drones and surveillance platforms could also assist the effort.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Her family has in-home support aides during the weekends, but they are unable to help during regular school hours and would not be able to assist during a strike.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Many university retirement communities, however, quietly assist residents financially if they one day struggle to afford living there.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

“Okay then. Promise to do exactly what I say, and for the time being, you’re just here to assist us in sample collection.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

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