Synonyms of aided

aided

verb

past tense of aid

as in assisted

to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end

sought to aid her in her search for a dachshund puppy by looking online

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assisted
• helped
• supported
• abetted
• backed
• reinforced
• facilitated
• propped (up)
• bolstered
• saved
• encouraged
• guided
• backstopped
• endorsed
• promoted
• furthered
• sponsored
• bore a hand
• fostered
• benefited
• forwarded
• comforted
• championed
• launched
• stood one in good stead
• sustained
• attended
• rescued
• served
• eased
• advanced
• patronized
• succored
• buttressed
• ministered (to)
• advised
• profited
• boosted
• nurtured
• obliged
• emboldened
• mentored
• favored
• counseled
• heartened
• cared (for)
• bailed out
• delivered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hindered
• hampered
• impeded
• opposed
• handicapped
• restrained
• constrained
• inhibited
• blocked
• obstructed
• interfered
• barred
• thwarted
• failed
• balked
• held back
• strangled
• frustrated
• baffled
• foiled
• disappointed
• deserted
• discouraged
• let down
• sabotaged
• inconvenienced
• injured
• stunted
• damaged
• hurt
• stifled
• disheartened
• retarded
• harmed
• repressed
• straitened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of aided

Labat says that the more music — aided by artificial intelligence and technology — has moved away from simple approaches to lyrics and melodies, the more he’s been drawn back to them. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian aided the recently struggling QB by calling RPOs, screens and quick throws to steady the offense in the first half. — Pj Green november 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026

Wells also continued to earn rave reviews from pinstriped pitchers, who Swanson aided alongside the Yankees’ pitching coaches. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026

Within two weeks, a researcher at Calif, aided by AI tools, found a way to use the out-of-memory bug to run arbitrary code on the host server, allowing a malicious actor to install malware or read critical data. — IEEE Spectrum, 2 Nov. 2026

He’s aided hugely in this by designer Hildegard Bechtler’s remarkable set. — Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026

Crocs is beginning to deliver results for investors, aided by its international expansion, product diversification, HeyDude turnaround and its unique social media marketing strategy. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026

The Tar Heels battled to get back in the game, driving down the field (aided by two UM penalties) and scoring on a 15-yard pass from quarterback Edwards to Trech Kekahuna. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2026

About 60 search and rescue volunteers, aided by helicopters, drones and dogs, searched for the two men. — Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026