Synonyms of assisting

assisting 1 of 2

adjective

as in aiding

Related Words

• aiding
• helping
• admonishing
• warning
• monitory
• cautionary
• admonitory
• exemplary
• premonitory
• cautioning
• didactic
• advisory
• consulting
• moralistic
• consultative
• counseling
• recommendatory
• moralizing
• hortative

assisting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of assist

as in helping

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aiding
• helping
• supporting
• reinforcing
• abetting
• facilitating
• guiding
• backing
• promoting
• saving
• encouraging
• bolstering
• backstopping
• endorsing
• propping (up)
• sponsoring
• furthering
• serving
• attending
• fostering
• forwarding
• rescuing
• bearing a hand
• launching
• comforting
• championing
• sustaining
• benefiting
• standing one in good stead
• advancing
• advising
• patronizing
• easing
• mentoring
• ministering (to)
• boosting
• succoring
• nurturing
• buttressing
• profiting
• counseling
• obliging
• caring (for)
• favoring
• delivering
• bailing out
• emboldening
• heartening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hindering
• blocking
• restraining
• impeding
• interfering
• inhibiting
• obstructing
• opposing
• hampering
• constraining
• thwarting
• barring
• strangling
• failing
• handicapping
• sabotaging
• holding back
• balking
• frustrating
• disappointing
• discouraging
• baffling
• deserting
• inconveniencing
• foiling
• retarding
• letting down
• repressing
• hurting
• disheartening
• harming
• injuring
• stifling
• damaging
• stunting
• straitening

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of assisting

Verb

Vinicius Jr started each of Brazil’s five matches at the World Cup and played a starring role in the group stage, lashing in an excellent goal against Morocco, scoring and assisting against Haiti, and adding a brace against Scotland. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

The Florida Immigration Coalition argues that Miami should prioritize its police resources for public safety rather than assisting the federal government with immigration enforcement. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

His wife, Denise Lodge, was sentenced to just over a year in prison for assisting him. — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The Greenville City Police Department in South Carolina is the lead investigative agency, and the DEA is assisting. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

It’s also envisioned for transporting heavy loads across uneven terrain, assisting during emergency rescue operations, and more. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 20 Aug. 2026

In late July and early August, the US Treasury and Japan worked together to prop up the yen, a step that not only was aimed at assisting Japan but also intended to keep US interest rates low. — Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Passengers can also help prevent distracted driving by speaking up if a driver loses focus and assisting with navigation or other tasks to minimize distractions. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Two sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News that the Drug Enforcement Administration is assisting in the investigation. — Melissa Gaffney, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026