Assisted
/əˈsɪstɪd/
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Definitions
1
To help someone or something.
/əˈsɪstɪd/
verbneutralBeginner
General
To give support or help to.
He assisted me with my homework.
💡 Simply: To help
More Examples
2
The nurse assisted the patient to the bathroom.
How It's Used
Medical
"The doctor assisted the surgeon during the operation."
Everyday Life
"She assisted her elderly mother with her chores."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From the verb "assist," ultimately derived from Latin "assistere" meaning "to stand by, to help."
The word 'assisted' has maintained a consistent meaning of providing help throughout its history, although the contexts in which it's used have broadened.
Memory tip
Think of 'assist' as 'to stand by' and offer support.
Word Origin
LanguageLatin
Original meaning
"to stand by, to help"
Base: assist
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Common misspellings
assitedasistedassissted
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