Meaning of 'assist'

noun

in sports, the act of enabling another player to make a good play

Example: "I had ten assists in the last game."

noun

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

Example: "I gave them an assist with the housework."

Synonyms: aid assistance help

verb

to act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function

Example: "I assisted my boss with the presentation."

verb

to work for or be a servant to

Example: "I assist the manager as part of my duties."

Synonyms: serve attend to attend wait on

verb

to give help to

Example: "We assisted in the operation."

Synonyms: aid help