Assist

To help or aid someone in a task or action., To support or facilitate a process or action., To be present or available to help or support.

Assist - Meanings

To help or aid someone in a task or action.

Example: The teacher assisted the students with their project.

Usage: formalContext: academic or professional settings

Note: Commonly used in formal situations where one person is aiding another in completing a task or achieving a goal.

To support or facilitate a process or action.

Example: The new software assists in streamlining the workflow.

Usage: formalContext: technical or business contexts

Note: Often used in technical or business settings to describe how something helps make a process easier or more efficient.

To be present or available to help or support.

Example: I'll be there to assist you during the event.

Usage: formalContext: events or situations requiring support

Note: This usage implies being ready to provide help or support when needed, often in a formal or professional setting.

Assist's synonyms

help

To give assistance or support to someone or something.

Example: Can you help me with this project?

Note: Similar to 'assist' in meaning, often used interchangeably.

aid

To provide assistance or support, especially in a difficult situation.

Example: The organization provides aid to those in need.

Note: Suggests a more formal or organized form of assistance.

support

To give help or encouragement to someone or something.

Example: She supported her friend during a challenging time.

Note: Can encompass emotional, financial, or practical assistance.

facilitate

To make an action or process easier or smoother.

Example: The new software will facilitate communication within the team.

Note: Implies making something easier or more efficient rather than direct assistance.

Assist expressions, common phrases

Lend a hand

To assist or help someone with a task or activity.

Example: Can you lend a hand with moving the furniture?

Note: This phrase implies offering physical help rather than just general assistance.

Give a hand

To assist or help someone, often physically.

Example: I'll give you a hand with setting up the equipment.

Note: Similar to 'lend a hand,' this phrase suggests offering physical assistance.

Pitch in

To contribute or assist with a task or project.

Example: Everyone needs to pitch in to finish the project on time.

Note: It emphasizes collaborative effort and everyone playing a part in helping.

Come to the rescue

To help or assist in a critical situation or when someone is in need.

Example: Thank you for coming to the rescue with those extra supplies!

Note: This phrase often implies a more urgent or crucial form of assistance.

Give a boost

To provide support or help to improve someone's situation.

Example: A little encouragement can really give a boost to someone's confidence.

Note: It suggests providing assistance that helps enhance or uplift someone's condition.

Be of service

To offer assistance or help to others.

Example: I'm here to be of service whenever you need help.

Note: This phrase conveys a sense of readiness and willingness to assist whenever required.

Extend a helping hand

To offer assistance or support to someone who is in difficulty.

Example: During tough times, it's important to extend a helping hand to those in need.

Note: It emphasizes providing aid or support to those facing challenges or hardships.

Assist everyday (slang) expressions

Help out

To provide assistance or support.

Example: I can help out with organizing the event.

Note: It implies offering assistance in a more informal manner.

Back up

To support or assist someone in a challenging situation.

Example: I'll back you up during the presentation.

Note: It conveys the idea of standing behind someone for support.

Give a lift

To transport someone to a destination, offering help in travel.

Example: Can you give me a lift to the airport tomorrow?

Note: Refers to physically transporting someone to a place, involving assistance in getting there.

Cover for

To take someone's place or responsibilities temporarily.

Example: I'll cover for you while you attend the meeting.

Note: Implies providing assistance by taking over someone's duties or tasks.

Watch someone's back

To protect or support someone, especially in challenging circumstances.

Example: I always watch my friend's back in difficult situations.

Note: Involves actively safeguarding someone in times of need.

Stand in

To take someone's place temporarily.

Example: Can you stand in for me at the meeting tomorrow?

Note: Refers to temporarily assisting or substituting for someone in a specific situation or role.

Assist - Examples

The nurse will assist the doctor during the surgery.

Can you assist me with carrying these boxes?

The company provides financial assistance to its employees.

Assist grammar

Assist - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: assist

Conjugations

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): assisted

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): assisting

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): assists

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): assist

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): assist

Syllabification and Stress

assist Contains 2 syllables: as • sist

Phonetic transcription: ə-ˈsist

as sist , ə ˈsist (The red syllable is stressed)

Assist - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

assist: ~ 2200 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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