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help out

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

Example Sentences

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She's having to rely on her parents to help out, but bemoans the need for them to do so.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

When something breaks down, neighbors are there to help out, like when the radiators started leaking because of the big temperature swings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

I decided to help out and deescalate the situation.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

Pauley finished her senior year, sometimes cutting out of class early to help out at home and catching up with notes from classmates.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

“It smells like spring,” Marly said, to help out.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.