assist

//əˈsɪst//
B1Frequency Level 7Neutral
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Verb

assistInfinitive
assistPresent tense
assistedPast tense
assistedPast participle
assistingPresent participle
assistsThird-person singular
1

to help someone by doing part of their work or by providing support, advice, or resources

She assisted me with my homework.

2

to be present at an event or activity in order to help

Several doctors assisted at the surgery.

Noun

1

an act of helping someone, especially by passing the ball to a teammate who scores in sports

He had two assists in the game.

2

the act of helping or supporting someone

The team won with an assist from their coach.