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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The 6-foot-6, 180-pound guard averaged 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.8 turnovers as a freshman.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

She also assists with the Journal’s stock market coverage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

In addition to Foden and Palmer, Tuchel opted against taking Jarrod Bowen, who had the most combined goals and assists by any England player in the Premier League last season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Across his 86 caps he's got 20 goals - fifth on the all-time list - and 10 assists.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“Now you rabbits do whatever rabbits do. And, White Rabbit, you get ready to rack up the assists this winter, you hear?”

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick