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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"I don't shoot much, I'm more of an assist provider," admitted Koke.

From Barron's

He had 12 points, five rebounds and two assists in the first half.

From Los Angeles Times

Pritchard added eight rebounds and 10 assists while five other Boston players finished in double figures as the Celtics improved to 17-11.

From Barron's

Rice had a complete game, contributing 15 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, four steals and one block.

From Los Angeles Times

The Coast Guard boarded the vessel in an uncontested interdiction that was assisted by the Navy, one of the U.S. officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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