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assist

Main Entry: ¹as·sist

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈsist\

Function: transitive verb

: to give usually supplementary support or aid to <assist the patient up the stairs> <assist respiration mechanically>

intransitive verb

: to give support or aid

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