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

Olise had an outstanding tournament, setting a World Cup record for the most assists at one tournament, creating seven goals. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Triple-double with meaning LeBron left no doubt about his championship impact in closing out that first title in 2012 against the Thunder, finishing that series-winning Game 5 victory with 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

At 39 and already a World Cup champion, Messi scored his first-ever World Cup hat trick, finished with eight goals and four assists in the tournament, and keyed incredible comebacks against Egypt in the round of 16 and England in the semis. — Sean Gregory, Time, 20 July 2026

Daughtry, a 6-foot point guard who is entering his senior year in high school, had 33 points on nine of 16 shooting with nine rebounds, six assists and just one turnover, culminating a dominant stretch. — Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

If, by chance, Mbappe and Messi were to end the tournament with an equal number of goals and assists, the award would go to the player who achieved those goals/assists in the fewest number of minutes. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Miles became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 400 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists — doing it in 22 games. — CBS News, 14 July 2026

Argentina has gotten eight goals and two assists from Messi in this World Cup. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Miles became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 400 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists — doing it in 22 games. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

Verb

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

The Smithsonian, primarily known for its public museums in Washington, also assists investigators by identifying bird remains, called snarge, after aircraft collisions. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 16 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

According to Damien O’Farrell, a global mobility specialist who assists individuals relocating to Italy, there are three key elements to consider when choosing the best place to retire in Italy. — Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

Exploits will trigger guest-side actions alone to corrupt the host kernel’s shadow page, a data structure in the host that assists in the address translation. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026

The first is agent task management, where AI assists with simple tasks such as drafting responses based on company policies. — Susan Ganeshan, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

According to Stanford Medicine, the device assists the left ventricle — the heart’s main pumping chamber — in moving oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026