Added 8 October 2026
assist
/əˈsɪst/ noun
In Latin: iuvō, adiuvō, auxilior Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about assist at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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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
- (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play.
verb
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Give help or assistance; be of service.
Everyone helped out during the earthquake
- Act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function.
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Work for or be a servant to.
May I serve you?
Origin
From Middle English assisten, from Old French assister (“to assist, to attend”), from Latin assistō (“stand at, bestand”, verb).
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)