help

• "he gave me an assist with the housework"
• "could not walk without assistance"
• "rescue party went to their aid"
• "offered his help in unloading"

Synonyms

• aidgive help or assistance; improve the condition of; a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do; the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause; the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
• assistgive help or assistance; act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function ; work for or be a servant to; the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play
• assistancethe activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do; gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause

• "my invaluable assistant"
• "they hired additional help to finish the work"

Synonyms

• assistantof or relating to a person who is subordinate to another ; a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
• helpera person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
• supportera person who backs a politician or a team etc.; someone who supports or champions something ; a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve) ; a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise

• "visual aids in teaching"
• "his job was to give technical assistance over the phone"

Synonyms

• aidgive help or assistance; improve the condition of; a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do; the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause; the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
• assistancethe activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do; gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause

• "of no avail"
• "there's no help for it"

Synonyms

• availa means of serving; use to one's advantage; be of use to, be useful to; take or use
• servicebe used by; make fit for use; mate with; work done by one person or group that benefits another; an act of help or assistance; the act of public worship following prescribed rules; a company or agency that performs a public service; employment in or work for another; a force that is a branch of the armed forces ; Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958) ; a means of serving; tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table ; the act of mating by male animals; (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him ; (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play; the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone; periodic maintenance on a car or machine; the performance of duties by a waiter or servant

• "be of service"
• "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"
• "Can you help me carry this table?"
• "She never helps around the house"

Synonyms

• assistthe activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play ; give help or assistance; act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function ; work for or be a servant to
• aidgive help or assistance; improve the condition of; a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do; the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause; the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

• "These pills will help the patient"

Synonyms

• aidgive help or assistance; improve the condition of; a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do; the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause; the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

• "This will help to prevent accidents"

Synonyms

• facilitatemake easier; be of use; increase the likelihood of (a response)

• "always used with a negative"
• "I can't help myself--I have to smoke"
• "She could not help watching the sad spectacle"

Synonyms

• help oneselfabstain from doing

• "help with food or drink"
• "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself"

Synonyms

• serve(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play; serve a purpose, role, or function; do duty or hold offices; contribute or conduce to; be used by; help to some food; provide (usually but not necessarily food); devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas; promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to; spend time in prison or in a labor camp; work for or be a servant to; deliver a warrant or summons to someone; be sufficient; do military service; mate with; put the ball into play

• "This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries"

• "She helped herself to some of the office supplies"

Synonyms

• availa means of serving; use to one's advantage; be of use to, be useful to; take or use

• "change for the better"
• "New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture"