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- pronunciation:
sIst
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
assists, assisting, assisted |
| definition: |
When someone assists you, they give you help or support.
Nurses and other doctors assist a surgeon during an operation.- synonyms:
- aid, help, serve
- antonyms:
- hamper
- similar words:
- accommodate, accompany, attend, back, encourage, support, uphold
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| related words: |
benefit, promote, prompt, serve |
| derivation: |
assistive (adj.) |
Word Builder: assist +
- assistant:
a person who assists.
- assistance:
the act of assisting.
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