assistance

as·sis·tance

noun \ə-ˈsis-tən(t)s\

: the act of helping or assisting someone : help or support

Full Definition of ASSISTANCE

:  the act of assisting or the help supplied :  aid <financial and technical assistance>

Examples of ASSISTANCE

1. Any assistance you can give me would be appreciated.
2. I'll be happy to provide you with whatever assistance you may need.

First Known Use of ASSISTANCE

14th century

Related to ASSISTANCE

Synonyms

abetment, aid, assist, help, backing, boost, hand, helping hand, leg up, lift, support

Antonyms

hindrance

Related Words

advancement, encouragement, facilitation, forwarding, furtherance, furthering, nurturance; benefaction, patronage, promotion, sponsorship; advice, care, counsel, guidance, mentoring; attendance, attention, hand-holding, service; beneficence, charity, favor, kindness, philanthropy; assuagement, palliation, relief, succor

Near Antonyms

constraint, frustration, inhibition, interference, obstruction, repression, restraint; deterrence, discouragement

Rhymes with ASSISTANCE

long-distance, mean distance, resistance