aid; assist; assistance; help




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"

Type of:
  • activity

Types:
  • self-help
  • facilitation
  • hand; helping hand
  • recourse; resort; refuge
  • thanks
  • relief; succor; succour; ministration
  • lift
  • service
  • accommodation
  • boost; encouragement
  • comfort
  • support


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