assist
as·sist (ə-sĭstʹ)v. as·sist·ed, as·sist·ing, as·sistsv. tr. To give help or support to, especially as a subordinate or supplement; aid: The clerk assisted the judge by looking up related precedents. Her breathing was assisted by a respirator.v. intr. 1. To give aid or support. See Synonyms at help. 2. To be present, as at a conference.n. 1. An act of giving aid; help. 2. Sports. a. A fielding and throwing of a baseball in such a way that enables a teammate to put out a runner. b. A pass, as in basketball or ice hockey, that enables the receiver to score a goal. c. Official credit that is given for such a pass. 3. A mechanical device providing aid. [Middle English assisten, from Old French assister, from Latin assistere: ad-, ad- + sistere, to stand; See stā- in Indo-European Roots.] as·sistʹer n.
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