verb

assist

to assist, to help, to aid

Can I assist you with your bags?

Can I assist you with your bags?

The new software will assist in data analysis.

The new software will assist in data analysis.

((sb.)) ((with sth.)) to assist (sb.) with (sth.) Can I assist you with your project?

((in sth.)) to assist in (sth.) This tool will assist in the research.

Synonyms: help, aid, support

From Latin 'assistere', meaning 'to stand by', from 'ad-' (at, to) + 'sistere' (to stand).

Think of a sports 'assist'—one player helps another score. It's about providing help to achieve a goal.

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