assist — to help someone do something or make it easier for them
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to help someone do something or make it easier for them
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈsɪst/
Example Sentences
- The GPS will assist you in finding the nearest pizza place when you're desperately hungry at 2 AM.
- My cat thinks he's assisting me with work by sitting on my keyboard.
- Please assist the teacher in preparing materials for tomorrow's class.
assist
VERB[/əˈsɪst/]
to help someone do something or make it easier for them
The nurse rushes to assist the elderly patient down the hospital corridor.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'assistere', composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'sistere' (to stand or place). The word originally meant 'to stand by' and evolved to mean 'to help or support'.
Breakdown
ad- (to) + sist (stand) = assist (to stand by/help)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The GPS will assist you in finding the nearest pizza place when you're desperately hungry at 2 AM.”
“My cat thinks he's assisting me with work by sitting on my keyboard.”
“Please assist the teacher in preparing materials for tomorrow's class.”
“The new app assists users in tracking their daily water intake.”
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