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- pronunciation:
sIst
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- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
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verb |
| inflections: |
assists, assisting, assisted |
| definition: |
to give help to someone.
The nurse assisted the doctor with the operation.- synonyms:
- aid, help, serve
- similar words:
- accommodate, back, encourage, endorse, support, sustain
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| related words: |
promote, serve |
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| derivation: |
assistive (adj.) |
Word Builder: assist +
- assistant:
a person who assists.
- assistance:
the act of assisting.
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