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assist

noun
  1. in sports, the act of enabling another player to make a good play
    “I had ten assists in the last game.”
  2. the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
    “I gave them an assist with the housework.”
    aidassistancehelp
verb
  1. to act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
    “I assisted my boss with the presentation.”
  2. to work for or be a servant to
    “I assist the manager as part of my duties.”
    serveattend toattendwait on
  3. to give help to
    “We assisted in the operation.”
    aidhelp