assistance
Translation
assistance, help, support, aid
Examples
He offered his assistance with the project.
He offered his assistance with the project.
Financial assistance is available for students.
Financial assistance is available for students.
Grammar Patterns
assistance ((with sth.)) help with something We need assistance with this task.
to offer/provide/give assistance to offer help Can you offer any assistance?
Similar Words
Synonyms: help, aid, support; Antonyms: hindrance, obstruction
Etymology
From Latin 'assistere' (to stand by), from 'ad-' (to) + 'sistere' (to stand).
Memory Tips
Think of someone 'standing by' ('sist') 'to' ('as-') help you. That action is 'assistance'.