aid

/ˈe‍ɪd/

/ˈeɪd/

to aid

MAIN VERB

to help or support others in doing something

synonyms : assist

improve the condition of

synonyms : help

Aid

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

synonyms : assist

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

synonyms : assistance

food or financial help sent to support a person or country

synonyms : assistance

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

synonyms : attention

Examples

1. Emergency aid could save millions threatened with starvation.

2. Having to seek his foe's aid was a bitter pill to take.

3. Brian Wilson was already expanding his mind with the aid of LSD.

4. Reputable charities spend the lion's share of donations on aid and a tiny fraction on administration.