Meaning of 'help'

noun

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

Synonyms: assist

noun

a means of serving

Synonyms: service

noun

a resource

Synonyms: aid

noun

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

Synonyms: assistant

verb

improve the condition of

Example: "These pills will help the patient"

Synonyms: aid

verb

improve

verb

help to some food

Example: "help with food or drink"

Synonyms: serve

verb

take or use

Example: "We helped ourselves to some of the office supplies."

Synonyms: avail

verb

give help or assistance

Synonyms: assist

verb

contribute to the furtherance of

Example: "This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries"

verb

abstain from doing

Synonyms: help oneself

verb

be of use

Example: "This will help to prevent accidents"

Synonyms: facilitate