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Assistance

/əˈsɪs.təns/

Aid; help; the act or result of assisting.

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noun
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    Aid; help; the act or result of assisting.

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WordDefinition
assistverbTo help.
helpingnounThe act of giving aid or assistance (to).
aidnoun(uncountable) Help; assistance; succor, relief.
helpverb(transitive) To provide assistance to (someone or something).

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WordDefinition
assistnounTo help.
aidnoun(uncountable) Help; assistance; succor, relief.
helpnoun(uncountable) Action given to provide assistance; aid.
helpingnounThe act of giving aid or assistance (to).
assistingnounassistance; help given
aidingnounThe act of one who aids or assists.
aidernounA person who aids or assists.
servicenounAn act of being of assistance to someone.
backingnounSupport, especially financial.
auxiliarynoun(nautical) A sailing vessel equipped with an engine.
succournoun(uncountable) Aid, assistance, or relief given to one in distress; ministration.
supportingnounThat which supports something else; a support.
helpfulFurnishing help; giving aid; useful.
helpernounOne who helps; an aide; assistant; auxiliary.
supportiveProviding support.
contributeverb(ambitransitive) To give something that is or becomes part of a larger whole.
usenounOccasion or need to employ; necessity.
contributionnounSomething given or offered that adds to a larger whole.
usingnounuse; utilization
donornounOne who makes a donation.

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