· 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"

Synonym(s): aid, assistance, help

Hypernym(s): activity

· (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play

Hypernym(s): maneuver, manoeuvre, play

· 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"

Synonym(s): help, aid

Hypernym(s): support, back_up

· act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function

Hypernym(s): work

· work for or be a servant to; "May I serve you?"; "She attends the old lady in the wheelchair"; "Can you wait on our table, please?"; "Is a salesperson assisting you?"; "The minister served the King for many years"

Synonym(s): serve, attend_to, wait_on, attend

Hypernym(s): help, assist, aid