Assist

/əˈsɪst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

help or support, especially in a professional context.

The volunteer provided valuable assist during the charity event.

a play that helps a teammate score in a game, particularly in sports.

He received an assist for his perfect pass to the scorer.

verb

to help someone or make it easier for them to do something.

She was hired to assist the manager with daily tasks.

to give support or aid to someone in need.

The organization aims to assist families in crisis.

to participate in a task alongside another person.

He will assist the scientist in her research project.

Middle English, from Latin 'assistere', meaning 'to stand by, to help'.

assist someone

To provide help to an individual.

assist in

To help with a particular task or activity.

team assist

In sports, a term referring to contributing to a play that leads to a score.

assistance

The act of helping or supporting someone.

assistant

A person who helps or aids another.

aided

Having received help or support.

To put someone on

He'll assist you with your problem, just put him on.

To back up someone

I can assist you if you need backup during the game.