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

  • (..) at this photo, please? My police chief, Capitaine Fache, had hoped... ...considering your expertise and the markings on the body... ...you might assist us. Will you excuse me a moment? I was supposed to have drinks with him. Yes, we know. We found your name (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code