assist

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
  2. noun (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play
  3. verb give help or assistance; be of service

Etymology

From Middle English assisten, from Old French assister (“to assist, to attend”), from Latin assistō (“stand at, bestand”, verb).

In classic literature

Synonyms

aid, assistance, help

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