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- pronunciation:
sIst
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
assists, assisting, assisted |
| definition 1: |
to give support or aid to.
You may need a lawyer to assist you with the legal forms.The resource librarian can assist you in your search.- synonyms:
- aid, help, second, serve
- antonyms:
- balk, foil, hamper, impede
- similar words:
- abet, accommodate, accompany, attend, back, bolster, encourage, endorse, expedite, facilitate, oblige, succor, support, sustain, uphold
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| definition 2: |
to act as a helper or subordinate to.
A fellow surgeon at the hospital will be assisting him in the operation.
- synonyms:
- aid, attend, serve
- similar words:
- accompany, help, wait on
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befriend, benefit, enable, forward, hand, patronize, promote, prompt, serve, speed, start |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to give help, support, or aid.
I'll be happy to assist in any way I can.- synonyms:
- aid, help, serve
- similar words:
- collaborate, minister, oblige
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| related words: |
administer, attend, pay, prompt |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an instance of support, help, or assistance.
We'll call you if we need an assist.- synonyms:
- aid, hand, help
- antonyms:
- encumbrance
- similar words:
- boost
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| definition 2: |
in some sports, a play that helps another player complete a play such as a score.
You made a great assist on that play! |
| related words: |
prompt |
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| derivation: |
assistive (adj.) |
Word Builder: assist +
- assistant:
a person who assists.
- assistance:
the act of assisting.
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