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Definitions

assist

[uh-sist] / əˈsɪst /
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 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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“We are ready to work with local, state, and federal representatives to assist in these tasks.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Astrocytes are among the most common cell types in the brain and have traditionally been viewed as support cells that assist neurons.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

If their opponents score more points, assist on more scores, then who comes out ahead?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Donohoe, of the World Bank, said the lender was "well positioned to assist countries in their economic response" and was engaged in "intense" talks with member states.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

She was quite overweight—of self-described “robust proportion”—and her eyesight was fading so much that she had a paid companion to help her get around during the day and to assist with reading and writing.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling