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

Holmes had his fifth scoreless start this season and was aided by his defense. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

The Acalica project went against their space traveler’s observe-and-report prime directive, so, aided by Henry Thorpe, Djen exposed Ruby and the other aliens, forcing them to leave Earth and her to create an environment-saving technology unabated. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026

No comprehensive count exists of arrests or convictions aided by the expanding surveillance network. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

While condos still win on volume aided by a more flexible ownership structure and a housing stock that continues to expand, that’s still not what a dying asset class looks like. — John Walkup, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Protecting his flock is a constant struggle, one aided by a huge Spanish mastiff that was keeping the sheep in a tight circle and barking loudly. — Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Situational Awareness peaked in July at around $45 billion, aided by surging memory names and other momentum plays. — Alex Harring,sean Conlon,sarah Min, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

One organization that has aided in her journey is the Orange Duffel Bag Initiative, a Georgia nonprofit that supports students in need. — Nila Roper, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

For NorCal, heat will linger into next week Partially aided by Genevieve’s forecast track further west into the ocean, our heat dome will linger for Northern California well into next week. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026