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

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

This is potentially now aided by AI tooling that can assist in the vulnerability discovery process. — Davey Winder, Forbes.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

As urban areas grew in Colorado, more ponds and lakes provided unfrozen water, some aided by fountains. — Mark Vrtiska, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

The TVs played scenes from the Harry Potter films and helped suspend disbelief where magical creatures were involved, and the lighting system aided in spellcasting. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

San Francisco finished the day with 17 hits and were aided by three Milwaukee errors, scoring their most runs at home since a win over the Reds in 2010. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

While there’s no denying the massive turnout that The Odyssey has enjoyed, the film’s success is also aided by IMAX screens. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 26 July 2026

The following day, Garner’s family set out to find the teen who had aided her. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026