Help
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British pronunciation/hˈɛlp/
American pronunciation/ˈhɛɫp/

Definitie & Betekenis van "help"

to help
01

helpen, steunen

to give someone what they need
Transitive: to help sb
Ditransitive: to help sb do sth
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She helped him carry the boxes upstairs.
Can you help me solve this problem?
1.1

helpen, bijstaan

to make something easier, particularly by improving the situation
Transitive: to help do sth | to help to do sth
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Seeking therapy can help improve mental health.
The support of our friends has helped tremendously.
1.2

helpen, bijstaan

to give someone aid by guiding them, helping them move, etc.
Ditransitive: to help sb do sth | to help sb to do sth
Transitive: to help sb somewhere
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He helped her to stand up after the fall.
She helped the old man to his walker.
02

iets geven, bijschenken

to give someone or oneself something, especially food or drinks
Transitive: to help sb to food
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He offered to help his guests to some more wine.
I helped myself to a slice of cake.
03

zichzelf helpen, ontvreemden

to take something without having permission to do so
Transitive: to help oneself to sth
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He 'd been helping himself to snacks from the vending machine without paying.
I ca n't believe he helped himself to my beer without asking.
04

niet kunnen helpen, niet kunnen weerstaan

to be unable to control or stop something, particularly one's actions
Transitive: to help doing sth
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He could n't help but feel nervous before his big presentation.
He could n't help smiling when he saw the surprise on her face.
01

hulp, bijstand

anything that is done to make a task or process easier or less difficult for someone
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Offering guidance and support can be a great help to those navigating unfamiliar situations.
Providing clear instructions and resources can be a tremendous help to students studying for exams.
02

hulp, bijstand

the action of helping someone who is in a dangerous situation
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hulp, bijstand

a person or thing that provides assistance, making it easier or possible to accomplish something
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The new software was a great help in organizing the company ’s data.
She was a valuable help during the move, carrying boxes and arranging furniture.
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hulp, bijstand

a means of serving
05

hulp, helper

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
01

Help!, Hulp!

used to express an urgent need for assistance or support
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Help!
Help! Ik heb mijn enkel verzwikt!
Help!
Help! Ik kan niet terug naar de kust zwemmen!
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