Definitions

help out

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do for v.
prompt v.

VERB

do for

Synonyms

WEAK

abet aid assist benefact care for lend a hand look after provide for steady support

Antonyms

WEAK

bear deny refuse

VERB

prompt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arouse cause convince draw elicit help indicate induce inspire motivate persuade propel provoke spur stimulate suggest urge

STRONG

advise aid assist evoke exhort get goad hint impel imply instigate jog mention move occasion prick prod propose refresh remind sic

WEAK

bring up call forth egg on give rise to talk into win over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm depress discourage dissuade halt hide hinder keep prevent repress stop

STRONG

hurt suppress

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help out

He said he wants to fundraise to raise more awareness that there "there is help out there" for people who need the help and support.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

“I’ve been to about nine or 10 faith-based agencies that help out homeless neighbors around the country, that do tremendous work and have results, real results,” Turner said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

The pair messaged a few bands and said through a combination of contacts and friends willing to help out they managed to get four bands involved.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

Allies have been told they weren’t needed and then attacked for failing to help out.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

Then the front door of The Dump opened, and I thought it was probably my father coming back to help out.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt

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