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aid

[eyd] / eɪd /
NOUN
help, support
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assistance benefit care compensation cooperation gift relief service subsidy treatment
STRONG
advancement advice advocacy alleviation allowance assist attention backing backup benefaction benevolence bounty charity comfort deliverance encouragement endowment favor furtherance giving guidance hand handout lift ministration ministry patronage promotion reinforcement rescue reward salvation sustenance
WEAK
leg up shot in the arm
Antonyms
STRONGEST
damage harm hindrance hurt injury loss penalty stoppage
STRONG
disfavor ill will malevolence opposition silence stop taking unkindness
WEAK
blockage impediment obstruction
VERB
help, support
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abet alleviate assist encourage promote subsidize
STRONG
befriend benefact favor lighten mitigate relieve serve sustain
WEAK
bail out go to bat for go with lend a hand open doors for stick up for straighten out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deter discourage hinder hurt
STRONG
burden upset
WEAK
block impede injure obstruct

Example Sentences

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Bayne is an inventor, with patent-pending applications for artificial intelligence tools designed to aid attorneys with workflow automation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Financial-aid needs complicate that calculus: Applying early decision, which is binding, could limit applicants’ ability to compare aid packages.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

"His thoughts and prayers are with the two individuals who were injured and offers his heartfelt gratitude to those who so selflessly rushed to their aid," they added.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The U.A.E. has reportedly been looking for financial aid External link from the U.S. as the war drains its finances.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Sometimes I think you could be more of an aid to her, what with all your talents.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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