ASSIST

assist. Assist, v.t. to help, succor, relieve, stand by

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As‐sist″ (�), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Assisted; p. pr. & vb. n. Assisting.] [[L. assistere; ad + sistere to cause to stand, to stand, from stare to stand: cf. F. assister. See Stand.]] To give support to in some undertaking or effort, or in time of distress; to help; to aid; to succor. Assist me, knight. I am undone! Shak. Syn. — To help; aid; second; back; support; relieve; succor; befriend; sustain; favor. See Help.