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

Joao Pedro is in the form of his life and offers goals and assists. — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Sullivan has five goals and six assists in his last seven MLS games. — ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026

Sam Surridge is Nashville’s top scorer with 13 goals and Argentine midfielder Cristian Espinoza is tied for second-most assists in MLS with 11. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

Furlong had nine points (three goals, six assists) with a plus-4 rating in 30 games with the IceHogs. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

DiLeo scored 15 points for Spain, while Clark finished with seven points and seven assists. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 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