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Definitions

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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Rich McKay, chairman of the NFL’s competition committee, said the league has the infrastructure to intervene and help out in those situations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

President Trump is sending ICE agents today to help out.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 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've never been able to help out financially the way I've wanted to with my kids," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

“I know five people who are looking for a place to live who could help out with the rent.”

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden