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

An England schoolboy international who played 64 full internationals for Wales, Giggs made more assists in the Premier League era than anyone else and was the first to score 100 goals for United. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Gabby Williams had 23 points and seven rebounds, Veronica Burton added 16 points and five assists, and the Golden State Valkyries clinched a playoff berth by beating the Dallas Wings 78-70 on Monday night for their sixth straight victory. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

The early throws by Benge and Ewing made the Mets the only major league team since at least 1920 with three outfield assists at the plate in the first two innings of a game, according to SNY. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Messi recorded eight goals and four assists, delivering another reminder that his genius has proved remarkably resistant to age as Argentina finished runners up. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Chawinga has nine goals (fifth in the NWSL) and two assists in 11 matches for the Current this season. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Caitlin Clark, despite shooting just 3-for-10 from 3-point range, led the Fever with 26 points and 9 assists. — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026

California commit Emma Kingston added 13 kills and three blocks as setting duties were shared by senior Kalea Lee (24 assists) and junior Riley Stringer (20 assists). — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Wheeler had 12 points and nine assists, and Cameron Brink added 12 points, eight rebounds and three blocks off the bench. — Staff, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

Verb

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

My father was, in fact, a member of a council that assists the village chief in making decisions for the community. — Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026

Inside the restaurant, an off-duty Idaho state police trooper assists evacuating patrons and employees while searching for the gunman, according to the video. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026

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