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

Tordin now leads the NWSL in goal contributions (seven goals, eight assists), just ahead of Rodman and Sanchez. — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

In six seasons at Dortmund, Reyna amassed 19 goals and 18 assists in 147 games. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Temwa Chawinga leads Malawi with four goals (tied for second in the tournament) and two assists. — Pj Green august 9, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026

Clark finished with at least 25 points, 10 assists and five 3-pointers for the eighth time in her career. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Napheesa Collier had 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists. — CBS News, 7 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

In 33 matches with San Diego FC, Lozano recorded 20 goal contributions, including goals and assists. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

The Wings were also led by Ogunbowale, who led the team with five assists, and Shepard who both scored in double figures, each scoring 15, in the win. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026

Verb

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

The experimental soft exosuit assists the hips using thin artificial muscles instead of conventional motors and gearboxes. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

The festival supports the Naples Children Foundation, which assists vulnerable youth in Collier County with education, healthcare, and emotional well-being. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

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

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