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Definition in aid of in British English

in aid of phrase

phrase
1

if an event is in aid of an organization or group, it is held to make money to help that organization or group

Example

a concert in aid of victims of the war

Example

The sale was in aid of the local hospital.

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2

used for asking what something is for or why something is happening

Example

What are all these boxes in aid of?

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Definition in aid of in British English