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 Wings were also led by Ogunbowale, who led the team with five assists, and Shepard who both scored in double figures, each scoring 15, in the win. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026

NaLyssa Smith scored 18 points, and Chelsea Gray had 17 points and six assists for Las Vegas (21-9). — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Alajbegovic enjoyed a breakout season at the Austrian club, scoring 13 and providing four assists, while becoming a regular at international level for Bosnia and Herzegovina. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Even with Mysterio having his Judgment Day stablemate JD McDonagh in his corner, Danhausen shocked the world thanks to major assists from Joe Hendry and a team of Mini-Hausens. — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Napheesa Collier had 18 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Lynx (25-6). — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Caitlin Clark had 19 points and 10 assists but was 2 of 9 from deep and had her fourth turnover with 27 seconds left. — Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2026

Dudinha had five goals and four assists in 13 matches before suffering a season-ending knee injury while playing for her native Brazil on June 9. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026

Jones had 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, helping Caitlin Clark and Team Spoon outlast Marina Mabrey and Team Coop 129-122 in the WNBA All-Star Game at the United Center. — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Verb

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

Possible Improvements in Skin Health Vitamin C assists in the production of collagen. — Anthea Levi, Health, 28 July 2026

The experimental soft exosuit assists the hips using thin artificial muscles instead of conventional motors and gearboxes. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

The festival supports the Naples Children Foundation, which assists vulnerable youth in Collier County with education, healthcare, and emotional well-being. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

The Store is a free-referral grocery store that assists families experiencing food insecurity. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026

The two were active-duty Soldiers who were supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, which assists partner forces in securing a lasting defeat of ISIS. — Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Strawberries are a leading source of vitamin B9 (folate), which helps the body form red blood cells and assists cell function. — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 16 July 2026