noun

assistance

assistance, help, support, aid

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.

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?

Synonyms: help, aid, support; Antonyms: hindrance, obstruction

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

Think of someone 'standing by' ('sist') 'to' ('as-') help you. That action is 'assistance'.

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