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Definition assist in American English

assist verb

verb
/əˈsɪst/
1

to help someone or something

Example

These measures were designed to assist people with disabilities.

Example

They eventually agreed to assist the investigation.

Example

The new technique will assist rapid identification.

Example

Several top landscape designers assisted in the creation of the garden.

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1.1

to help someone more skilled to do their job, for example by doing the easier parts of the work

Example

Her job is to assist the head chef.

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2

to make a job or piece of work easier to do

Example

information that will assist the police with their search

Example

The program assists young people to find work.

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Definition assist in American English