assist

Definition

  • verb: to give support or help
  • verb: to give usually supplementary support or aid to
  • usually singular

Examples

  • The President was 'assisted' with his speech. = The President was 'assisted' in writing his speech.

  • a doctor who has been involved in several 'assisted suicides'

  • Another doctor 'assisted' him with the operation.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Dr. Fassbach wouldn't last a night in. Gerry, a handful of SEALs will go with you as security force. No. My guys will get you in, you assist the doctor, pursue any leads, my guys will get you out. We do the heavy lifting. I can't help you. I can't leave my family. Take a look around here, Mr. Lane. (..)
    2013 World War Z