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

He’s slated to be arraigned in Brooklyn Federal Court Tuesday for a federal possession of a firearm charge, plus assault in aid of racketeering. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026

In the document containing questions to ask Entergy witnesses, the commissioners were pressed by the commissioners' staff to ask utility officials about the payments not being treated as a contribution in aid of construction. — Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026

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

Rhymes for in aid of

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