assist as in 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

• aidgive help or assistance; improve the condition of; a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do; the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause; the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
• assistancethe activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do; gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause
• helpgive help or assistance; improve the condition of; be of use; abstain from doing; help to some food; contribute to the furtherance of; take or use; improve; the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do; a means of serving

assist as in (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play

assist as in 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

• helpthe activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do; a means of serving; give help or assistance; improve the condition of; be of use; abstain from doing; help to some food; contribute to the furtherance of; take or use; improve
• aidgive help or assistance; improve the condition of; a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do; the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause; the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

assist as in act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function

assist as in 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"

Synonyms

• serve(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play; serve a purpose, role, or function; do duty or hold offices; contribute or conduce to; be used by; help to some food; provide (usually but not necessarily food); devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas; promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to; spend time in prison or in a labor camp; work for or be a servant to; deliver a warrant or summons to someone; be sufficient; do military service; mate with; put the ball into play
• attend toget down to; work for or be a servant to
• wait onwork for or be a servant to
• attendbe present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.; take charge of or deal with; to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result; work for or be a servant to; give heed (to)