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Definition:

  1. [noun] the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"
    Synonyms: aid, assist, assistance

  2. [noun] a resource; "visual aids in teaching"; "economic assistance to depressed areas"
    Synonyms: aid, assistance

  3. [noun] a means of serving; "of no avail"; "there's no help for it"
    Synonyms: avail, service

  4. [noun] a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "my invaluable assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the work"
    Synonyms: assistant, er, supporter

  5. [verb] give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"
    Synonyms: assist, aid

  6. [verb] be of use; "This will help to prevent accidents"
    Synonyms: facilitate

  7. [verb] improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient"
    Synonyms: aid

  8. [verb] abstain from doing; always used with a negative; "I can't help myself
    Synonyms: oneself

  9. [verb] contribute to the furtherance of; "This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries"

  10. [verb] improve; change for the better; "New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture"

  11. [verb] help to some food; help with food or drink; "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself"
    Synonyms: serve

  12. [verb] take or use; "She helped herself to some of the office supplies"
    Synonyms: avail

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