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

Ukraine launched deadly strikes in recent months on the facilities of Russia’s biggest online retailer, Wildberries, saying the company sells dual-use goods that have aided the Kremlin’s war effort. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

What followed was eight days of evacuation by the Royal Navy aided by a fleet of small private boats that crossed the English Channel to aid in getting the men off the beaches. — David Szondy august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

Even if returns are not aided by a weak dollar, investors need to be able to have confidence the stocks will generate alpha over time. — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

According to the company, its growth was aided by its raising $45 million from outside investors that include Omaha Productions, the company co-founded by former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and television executive Jamie Horowitz. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026

Detectives surveilled the vehicle waiting for Chavez to return, and they were soon aided by MERGE officers. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026

This aided an economic recovery and an escape from deflation. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

Some 400 firefighters have been battling the blaze, aided by helicopters flying overnight, officials said, but high winds had complicated efforts to contain it. — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

The chaos aided a teammate as cornerback Chris Roland-Wallace cleaned things up for a 1-yard loss. — Jesse Newell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026