assists

NOUN

help

Synonyms

STRONG

abetment aid assistance backing benefit boost collaboration comfort compensation cooperation facilitation furtherance hand lift reinforcement relief service support

WEAK

helping hand

Antonyms

STRONG

blockage damage delay discouragement encumbrance handicap harm hindrance hurt impediment injury loss obstruction opposition prevention stop stoppage

WEAK

thwarting

VERB

help

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aid back benefit boost cooperate expedite facilitate reinforce support sustain take care of

STRONG

abet collaborate further hype plug puff push relieve serve stump thump

WEAK

bail out do for give a boost give a leg up give a lift go down the line for go for go to bat for go with grease the wheels lend a hand make a pitch for open doors put on the map ride shotgun root for run interference for stand up for work for work with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block check delay discourage halt handicap hinder hurt impede injure obstruct prevent stop undermine

STRONG

conceal frustrate hide

WEAK

thwart

Example Sentences

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Assists began to rival goals in his statistics.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Assists went to Rust and Sidney Crosby, who had two in the game but remains stuck on 499 career goals.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2022

In the end, those players will still be measured by the traditional stats: Assists, Attempts, Rebounds, Points.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2021

Assists went to Brayden Schenn - his team-leading 38th - and Jaden Schwartz.

From Washington Times • Mar. 24, 2018

Assists his Father in publishing the results of his long experiences of gardens and trees.

From The Life of Friedrich Schiller Comprehending an Examination of His Works by Carlyle, Thomas