Synonyms for assist
əˈsɪstas·sist

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1. assist

   Abet and instigate are now used almost without exception in a bad sense; one may incite either to good or evil. One incites or instigates to the doing of something not yet done, or to increased activity or further advance in the doing of it; one abets by giving sympathy, countenance, or substantial aid to the doing of that which is already projected or in process of commission. Abet and instigate apply either to persons or actions, incite to persons only; one incites a person to an action. A clergyman will advocate the claims of justice, aid the poor, encourage the despondent, support the weak, uphold the constituted authorities; but he will not incite to a quarrel, instigate a riot, or abet a crime. The originator of a crime often instigates or incites others to abet him in it, or one may instigate or incite others to a crime in the commission of which he himself takes no active part. Compare HELP.

   Synonyms:
   abet, advocate, aid, countenance, embolden, encourage, incite, instigate, promote, sanction, support, uphold

   Antonyms:
   baffle, confound, counteract, denounce, deter, disapprove, disconcert, discourage, dissuade, expose, frustrate, hinder, impede, obstruct

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1. assist

   Synonyms:
   help, succor, aid, support, relieve, befriend, second, co-operate with, back, benefit, further

   Antonyms:
   hinder, resist, oppose, antagonize, counteract, clog, prevent

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1. aid, assist, assistance, helpnoun

   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"

   Synonyms:
   help, service, supporter, assistance, attention, financial aid, care, helper, economic aid, avail, assistant, tending, aid

2. assistverb

   (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play

   Synonyms:
   aid, help, assistance

3. help, assist, aidverb

   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"

   Synonyms:
   help, attend to, help oneself, serve, attend, wait on, facilitate, avail, aid

4. assistverb

   act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function

   Synonyms:
   aid, help, wait on, serve, attend to, attend

5. serve, attend to, wait on, attend, assistverb

   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"

   Synonyms:
   serve, process, aid, help, dish up, pay heed, answer, go to, dish out, function, look, attend to, take to heart, suffice, attend, service, take care, advert, serve up, give ear, wait on, serve well, swear out, dish, do, see, hang

Matched Categories

1. • Support
   • Work

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1. assistverb

   Synonyms:
   help, aid, support, befriend, patronize, serve, speed, second, abet, back, sustain, co-operate with, take part with, give support to, minister to

2. assistverb

   Synonyms:
   succor, relieve, SPELL

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1. assistverb

   Synonyms:
   abet, coöperate with, aid, help

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1. List of paraphrases for "assist":

   help, assisting, helping, assistance, facilitate, contribute, attend, support, aid, assists, aiding, assisted, helps, facilitating

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1. Dieter Wolke:

   Parents of very preterm kids should be aware that there may be an increased risk( despite most developing within normal limits) and indicate to teachers and mental health professionals that their child was born very preterm to assist them with the right interventions.

2. John Kirby:

   We stand ready to assist in any way possible.

3. Asa Hutchinson:

   I had the opportunity to serve in the Bush administration and on border security, so I know how tough it is. I know how difficult it is, some of the governors have actually sent our National Guard resources, you know, to the border to assist at state expense. So we'd welcome your comments as to how you're meeting this challenge and the plans for the future in that regard.

4. Muriel Bowser:

   We cannot decide for the Capitol, the members of Congress, that we are going to be their police department. But we stand ready to assist them at any case.

5. Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop:

   There are destructive winds, rain, flooding, landslides, sea surges and very rough seas and the storm is exceedingly destructive there, we are still assessing the situation, but we stand ready to assist.