in aid of

phrase

chiefly British

: in order to help (something or someone)

The event is being held in aid of charity.

in aid of refugees

Examples of in aid of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For years, Hansard led the Christmas Eve charity busk outside Dublin's Gaiety Theatre, where members of the public gathered to see famous Irish musicians perform in aid of the Dublin Simon Community. — CBS News, 29 July 2026

The women taking part have committed themselves wholeheartedly to their training in aid of Education Above All, and these special silks are a tribute to their dedication. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

Here, Diana attended the In Love and War premiere in aid of the British Red Cross in 1997. — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Even so, Daniel pleaded guilty to murder in aid of racketeering, a charge that requires prosecutors to prove the killing was gang-related. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for in aid of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove