aid

Definition

  • verb: to provide what is useful or necessary
  • verb: to provide with what is useful or necessary in achieving an end
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: relieve, succor, help

Examples

  • “'What's all this rushing about in aid of', then?” [=what's all this rushing about for?] “We're trying to get things ready for the boss's visit.”

  • The teacher enlisted/sought the 'aid' of several students for the project. [=the teacher asked several students to help with the project]

  • When the climbers became trapped by bad weather, a rescue party was sent 'to their aid'. [=was sent to help/rescue them]

Movie quotes

  • (..) What the fuck is wrong with you people? Let her go! Leave her alone! Leave her alone! Those who aid the demon... ...they must be cleansed by the fire from whence they came. That's crazy. You're crazy. No! Why are you listening to this? (..)
    2006 Silent Hill