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

But the combination of Isak’s goals, the quality of Gakpo’s assists and Barcelona loanee Ronald Araujo’s display in the problematic right-back spot provided positives for Liverpool, as well as the result. — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

With the assist, Bethune reached 10 assists and tied the single-season record for the second time in her career (2024). — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

The United States won 94-61, with Caitlin Clark recording a double-double in her senior international debut with 14 points and 11 assists in 25 minutes off the bench. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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

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

Verb

Chan took credit for some of the success of Cluely, a controversial AI startup whose app assists users in situations like job interviews in real time. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Gonzales and Feehan were active-duty soldiers supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, which assists partner forces in securing a lasting defeat of ISIS. — Josh Meyer, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

The company assists clients in scheduling healthcare appointments, finding housing, connecting with doulas, finding local aid resources and a number of other services. — Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Clients are looking for a partner who grasps their objectives, assists with key financial choices, and adapts alongside them as their circumstances shift, said Scott Stearsman, head of Premier and branch banking at Truist. — Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026

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