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

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

Boozer can be the Grizzlies’ leader in points and assists, considering the state of the Memphis roster. — The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 27 July 2026

The former Tottenham star played his first 13 matches without a goal for LAFC despite leading MLS in assists, but the South Korea captain has looked rejuvenated with the World Cup pressure off his shoulders. — ABC News, 26 July 2026

Clark went 5 for 15 from beyond the arc and had five assists in her return to the All-Star game. — Jay Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 26 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

Jonquel Jones had 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, helping Team Spoon outlast Marina Mabrey and Team Coop 129-122 in the WNBA All-Star Game. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 26 July 2026

Jones finished with 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in a 129-122 win and was named the most valuable player of the game. — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

Nobody played more league minutes for the Stamford Bridge outfit last season than Fernandez who registered 10 goals and four assists. — Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 26 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