Dictionary Entry
assist
assist is a 6-letter English word with 8 senses as transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun, and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: To give support to in some undertaking or effort, or in time of distress; to help; to aid; to succor. Face value is 6 in Scrabble and 6 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
6 letters · Scrabble 6 · Words With Friends 6 · 8 senses
Definitions
- 1transitive verb
To give support to in some undertaking or effort, or in time of distress; to help; to aid; to succor.
- 2intransitive verb
To lend aid; to help.
- 3intransitive verb
To be present as a spectator; as, to assist at a public meeting.
- 4noun
(sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play
- 5noun
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
"he gave me an assist with the housework"
"could not walk without assistance"
Synonyms
- 6verb
act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
- 7verb
work for or be a servant to
"May I serve you?"
"She attends the old lady in the wheelchair"
- 8verb
give help or assistance; be of service
"Everyone helped out during the earthquake"
"Can you help me carry this table?"
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