Assist
/əˈsɪst/
verbBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
Idiom
Meaning
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Definitions
1
To give support or help to.
/əˈsɪst/
verbneutralBeginner
General
To help or aid someone.
He assisted me in completing the project.
💡 Simply: To help someone.
More Examples
2
The teacher assisted the student with their homework.
How It's Used
Medical
"The doctor assisted the surgeon during the operation."
Everyday Life
"I assisted my neighbor with moving furniture."
Idioms & expressions
to assist with
To help with a particular task or activity.
"I'm here to assist with your research."
From Old French assister, from Latin assistere, "to stand by, be present".
Historically, 'assist' carried a stronger connotation of being present to aid, often in a formal or official capacity.
Memory tip
Think of 'assist' as 'to stand by' and offer help.
Practice
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