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Definition of aid
transitive verb
: to provide with what is useful or necessary in achieving an end aid a cause aid a friend
intransitive verb
: to give assistance research that aided in the discovery a new drug
aider
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Examples of aid in a Sentence
They gave money in order to aid the cause.
She aided them in their efforts.
He jumped into the water to aid the drowning child.
a home run that was aided by the wind
She aided the government in the attempt to fight illiteracy.
Recent Examples of aid from the Web
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Though The Outreach Program started as an effort to aid the hungry in other countries, the group also provides food assistance domestically.
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In some cases the legislative efforts were aided by women who have accused Mr. Cosby of molesting them.
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McDonald said later this week marker signs for a 1-mile path will be posted again along the park’s sidewalks to aid participants in reaching their goal.
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Kohl’s Allies Kohl was aided in reuniting East and West Germany by political alliances with two U.S. presidents -- Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush -- and then-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.
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In Issaquah, the East Lake Sammamish Parkway north of I-90, which carries 50,000 cars a day, remains mostly closed until Monday morning for culvert replacements to aid salmon swimming up Issaquah Creek. •
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Hodgkinson owned a home inspection business and, in 2006, was charged with battery and aiding damage to a motor vehicle.
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Also Tuesday, an alleged accomplice, Eric John Pullins, 40, of the 3100 block of Division Road in Rensselaer, pleaded guilty to one of the two counts of felony aiding in a burglary against him, court records said.
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Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah have backed the Assad regime, which dropped bombs and chemical weapons on its own citizens, while Saudi Arabia and Turkey have aided the rebels attempting to overthrow Assad.
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Origin and Etymology of aid
Middle English eyden, from Anglo-French aider, from Latin adjutare, frequentative of adjuvare, from ad- + juvare to help
aid
Definition of aid
1a : the act of helping someone climbers in need of aidb : help given : assistance providing aid and comfort; specifically : tangible means of assistance (such as money or supplies) government aid
2a chiefly US : aide worked as a teacher's aidb : something by which assistance is given : an assisting device an aid to understanding a visual aid; especially : hearing aid
3 : a subsidy granted to the king by the English parliament until the 18th century for an extraordinary purpose
4 : a tribute paid by a vassal to his lord
Examples of aid in a Sentence
The project was completed with the aid of several students.
The work was done with the aid of a computer.
The government has given millions of dollars in economic aid to these nations.
She applied for financial aid in order to go to college.
The diagram is provided as an aid to understanding.
The computer is an aid to keeping costs down.
He teaches art with visual aids.
Recent Examples of aid from the Web
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Iraqi soldiers maintaining a siege prevent aid workers from getting food to those inside.
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More than 97 percent of PVO funds go to veteran’s projects and to financial aid for other organizations that provide direct assistance to veterans, such as the Disabled American Veterans.
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According to the university, in the 2015-16 school year, 80% of the student body received financial aid.
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Norma by Sofi Okansen (9/5, Knopf) A young woman solves the mystery of her mother's death with the aid of her supernatural hair.
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The seminar is designed to help students learn about college admissions, financial aid and career planning with families and is presented in partnership with Partners for Achievement.
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Anyway, the Night King and his minions came to the cave and killed Hodor and Summer; Bran and Meera escaped with the aid of Bran’s uncle Benjen, who had been turned White Walker then unturned with help from the Children of the Forest.
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On a biological level, hydroquinone works by inhibiting an enzyme called tyrosinase, which aids in the production of melanin, explains Cook-Bolden.
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Workshops also review the admissions process and financial aid options with students and their families.
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Origin and Etymology of aid
see 1aid
AID
Definition of AID
1 Agency for International Development
2 artificial insemination by donor
Other Economics Terms
AID Defined for Kids
Definition of aid for Students
1 : the act of helping
2 : help given The teacher sought the aid of several students for the project.
3 : someone or something that is of help or assistance The compass is an aid to navigation.
Medical Dictionary
aid
playMedical Definition of aid
1: the act of helping or treating; also : the help or treatment given in need of immediate medical aid
2: an assisting person or group a laboratory aid—compare aide
3: something by which assistance is given : an assisting device a visual aid; especially : hearing aid
AID
Medical Definition of AID
artificial insemination by donor
Law Dictionary
aid
Legal Definition of aid
: to provide with what is useful in achieving an end conspiracy to counsel or aid draft resisters — K. A. Cohen —often used in the phrase aid and abet — see also abet
intransitive verb
aider
nounaid
Legal Definition of aid
1 : an act of aiding render aid to the principal
2 : help given; especially : tangible means of assistance (as money or supplies) aid to the disabled giving aid and comfort to the enemy
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