assist
Definition
- n. (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play
- v. act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
Word forms
- Past participle
- assisted
- Present participle
- assisting
- Past tense
- assisted
- Third person singular
- assists
Example sentences
n.
The teacher offered her assistance to the students during the exam.
vt.
The new software will assist the team in completing their project faster.
vi.
Many volunteers assist at the local animal shelter every weekend.