assist (Meaning)

Wordnet

assist (n)

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

(sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play

Wordnet

assist (v)

give help or assistance; be of service

act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function

work for or be a servant to

Webster

assist (v. t.)

To give support to in some undertaking or effort, or in time of distress; to help; to aid; to succor.

Webster

assist (v. i.)

To lend aid; to help.

To be present as a spectator; as, to assist at a public meeting.

assist Sentence Examples

  1. Sarah volunteered to assist with the event planning committee.
  2. The teacher asked the students to assist each other during the group project.
  3. I'll be happy to assist you with any questions you have about the software.
  4. The firefighter rushed to assist the family trapped in the burning building.
  5. The company hired a new assistant to help with administrative tasks.
  6. His quick thinking and first aid training allowed him to assist the injured hiker until help arrived.
  7. The organization provides financial assistance to families in need.
  8. Can you assist me in finding a suitable gift for my sister's birthday?
  9. As a doctor, it's my duty to assist patients in maintaining their health and well-being.
  10. The guide dog is trained to assist its owner with navigating obstacles and crossing streets safely.

FAQs About the word assist

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose, (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good pla

help,assistance, support, boost, aid, backing, advice, encouragement,lift, hand

interference, interference, obstruction, hindrance, hindrance, inhibition, restraint, restraint, inhibition, obstruction

Sarah volunteered to assist with the event planning committee.

The teacher asked the students to assist each other during the group project.

I'll be happy to assist you with any questions you have about the software.

The firefighter rushed to assist the family trapped in the burning building.