assist

/ɐsˈɪst/

/əˈsɪst/

to assist

MAIN VERB

to help a person do something

synonyms : aid

act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function

work for or be a servant to

synonyms : attend

Assist

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

synonyms : aid

(sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play

Examples

1. She worked as a tour guide, assisting tourists in understanding the history of the city.

2. The manager of the hotel is very pleasant and goes out of his way to assist guests.

3. Nurses play an important role in providing healthcare and assisting doctors in treating patients.

4. The customer service representative assured me that someone would be available to assist me shortly.