ASSIST Synonyms: 129 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of assist

as in assistance

an act or instance of helping with an assist from his dad, the youngster built a doghouse any canine would be proud to call home

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verb

ə-ˈsist

as in to aid

to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end you can assist families in need by donating old clothes in good condition

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Recent Examples of assist

Noun

Sonia Citron had 19 points and nine assists, Kiki Iriafen added 18 points and 10 rebounds for her 17th double-double of the season, and the Washington Mystics beat the Phoenix Mercury 94-84 on Tuesday night. — ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026 Abigail Rivas, a Bulldogs senior, has 31 assists and 16 digs. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

Verb

In 2024, after Hurricane Helene caused devastating floods in East Tennessee, Parton donated $1 million to assist flood victims. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 The sideline reporter, managers and players, like Foxx — as well as her father, who called a full game doing play-by-play — have had to make multi-inning cameos throughout the season to assist. — Emily Ohman, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for assist

Recent Examples of Synonyms for assist

Noun

Among the things the neighborhood would stand to benefit from, De La Torre said, are financial and legal support for street vendors who keep the commerce district alive, drug treatment programs, and housing assistance.

— Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
The assistance, which helps pay for basic needs such as housing and food, would nearly double under a new policy.

— Ted Hesson, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of assistance

Verb

Posture is often more important than vitality, since deathblows can be activated even if an enemy has high health, but higher health also aids faster posture recovery, both for Wolf and his enemies.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Your mission is to aid the ongoing resistance, and the game offers significant freedom in how to approach mission objectives.

— Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of aid

Noun

For example, expressing appreciation for past help or thanking the doctor for their time was more helpful than emphasizing sadness or frustration.

— Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Some operators said they were forced to take out personal loans, ask family for financial help, and empty out their savings accounts.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of help

Noun

Yet, earlier this month, I, my fellow editors and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration personnel were informed that support for the Arctic Report Card — our flagship annual report since 2006 — is canceled.

— Twila Moon, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
Demographic experts are cautiously optimistic about the new scheme, which appears to offer more sustained and holistic support for families.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

But the reflation boost appears to be petering out as much of the price recovery has been driven by surging global energy costs, while domestic demand lags.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
That is a big boost for the detection of worlds that don't pass between Earth and their host star.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026