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assist
[ uh-sist ]
verb (used with object)
- to give support or aid to; help:
Please assist him in moving the furniture.
Synonyms: , , , ,
Antonyms: ,
- to be associated with as an assistant or helper.
verb (used without object)
- to give aid or help.
- to be present, as at a meeting or ceremony.
noun
- Sports.
- Baseball. a play that helps to put out a batter or base runner.
- Basketball, Ice Hockey. a play that helps a teammate in gaining a goal.
- the official credit scored for such plays.
- a helpful act:
She finished her homework without an assist from her father.
- Machinery. an electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical means of increasing power, efficiency, or ease of use:
a luxury automobile equipped with assists for brakes, steering, windows, and seat adjustment.
assist
/ əˈɪ /
verb
- to give help or support to (a person, cause, etc); aid
- to work or act as an assistant or subordinate to (another)
- ice hockey to help (a team-mate) to score, as by passing the puck
- archaic.intrfoll byat to be present; attend
noun
- the act of helping; aid; assistance
- baseball the act of a player who throws or deflects a batted ball in such a way that a team is enabled to put out an opponent
- sport
- a pass or other action by a player which enables another player to score a goal
- a credit given for such an action
Derived Forms
- ˈٱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·İ Chiefly Law, ·tǰ noun
- ·i adjective
- non·İ noun
- v·· verb
- a· verb (used with object)
- ܲa·Ļ adjective
- ܲa·iԲ adjective
- ɱ-·Ļ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of assist1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of assist1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
He scored 30 points and had seven assists, but more importantly, he helped puncture Oklahoma City’s smothering perimeter defense.
He played 18 of 50 games for the South Bay Lakers, and his last 11 were strong as he averaged 22 points, five rebounds and five assists.
Volunteers with Galloway Mountain Rescue were among those assisting with evacuations in the area.
Harden had a double-double with 29 points and 14 assists as the Clippers won their fourth straight game.
He needs more goals and assists, that is clear.
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