Synonyms of assists

assists 1 of 2

noun

plural of assist

as in supports

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supports
• help
• assistances
• boosts
• aids
• lifts
• hands
• encouragements
• advice
• helping hands
• backings
• services
• legs up
• guidance
• abetments
• facilitations
• promotions
• sponsorships
• advancements
• counsel
• benefactions
• attentions
• patronages
• furtherances
• attendances
• nurturances
• charities
• beneficences
• succors
• favors
• care
• hand-holdings
• philanthropies
• reliefs
• assuagements
• palliations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hindrances
• restraints
• constraints
• obstructions
• interferences
• inhibitions
• frustrations
• repressions
• discouragements
• deterrences

assists

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verb

present tense third-person singular of assist

as in aids

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

• aids
• helps
• supports
• facilitates
• abets
• saves
• reinforces
• encourages
• promotes
• guides
• backs
• bolsters
• endorses
• serves
• backstops
• props (up)
• fosters
• bears a hand
• sponsors
• furthers
• forwards
• rescues
• ministers (to)
• attends
• stands one in good stead
• launches
• comforts
• patronizes
• advises
• sustains
• eases
• champions
• advances
• benefits
• counsels
• boosts
• nurtures
• succors
• cares (for)
• obliges
• emboldens
• buttresses
• mentors
• favors
• delivers
• profits
• heartens
• bails out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hinders
• blocks
• inhibits
• impedes
• restrains
• obstructs
• hampers
• interferes
• opposes
• constrains
• thwarts
• bars
• holds back
• frustrates
• handicaps
• balks
• fails
• sabotages
• strangles
• discourages
• baffles
• foils
• disappoints
• inconveniences
• lets down
• deserts
• retards
• injures
• represses
• stifles
• hurts
• harms
• damages
• stunts
• disheartens
• straitens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of assists

Noun

The first-year pro had a 16-point game against the Philadelphia 76ers and dished out nine assists twice. — Tony East, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Amahl Pellegrino added some insurance with a shorthanded goal in the second half, Anders Dreyer had two assists and San Diego FC went on to beat the Galaxy 3-1 on Saturday night. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Carlo Holse used assists from Conrad Wallem and Jeong Sang-bin to score his first goal in his fourth MLS appearance for a 3-1 advantage in the 64th minute. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

This week, the Indiana Fever point guard became the first player in WNBA history with consecutive games of 30 points and 10 assists. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026

That was one of Clark’s 12 assists on the night and two of Mitchell’s 34 points, which moved her into the league lead in total points. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Before Monday, Eldridge had played first base in each of the Giants’ last 11 games, committing just one error and collecting nine assists. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

Boston had 22 points and six assists in Saturday’s 109-102 loss at the New York Liberty. — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Council had 14 points, 10 assists and six rebounds in Portsmouth Sports Club’s 83-66 victory over Jani-King. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026

Verb

Walking before a meal helps burn stored fat efficiently and assists with weight loss. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2026

And artists deserve a fair pay percentage for work that assists their employers in making profits. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Through continuous data capture and signal labeling, SensorMAX assists aircrews by keeping an eye on the data stream and flagging potential threats. — David Szondy august 12, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026

Insoluble fiber assists food in moving more easily through the digestive tract. — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026

My father was, in fact, a member of a council that assists the village chief in making decisions for the community. — Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026

Inside the restaurant, an off-duty Idaho state police trooper assists evacuating patrons and employees while searching for the gunman, according to the video. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026

The electrical system recovers energy during braking and assists the gasoline engine, but the car cannot travel on electricity alone and never needs to be plugged in. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

In early 2021, Jesse would receive help from Roof Above, which is a nonprofit that assists people who are experiencing homelessness get back on their feet. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026