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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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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

Parents of teenagers demanding driving lessons will quickly reacquaint themselves with what some car manufacturers call the passenger-side assist grip.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The following year, he played five games for the Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, averaging 2.4 points and less than one rebound and assist in about 10 minutes a game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Whatton called colleagues for help and also called in a team from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service to assist.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“Your timing is perfect, Miss Lawton. I was just having Nell assist me with the packing for tomorrow. Mr. Pinkerton is not one for waiting around. Especially not on this mission.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan