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

  • (..) and let you escape. This shot is not meant for you. MAN: There he is! Over here! Excellent work, Mr.Brown. You've assisted in the capture of a fugitive. Just doing my civic duty, sir. I trust you will remember this is the day Captain Jack Sparrow (..)
    2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
  • (..) One point has been removed... l know! ...from your license. This is so stupid! All units assist in pursuit of Yellow Cab. Unit . On the way... As soon as we finish lunch. Two golden menus. l'm too old, too tired and too hungry (..)
    1997 The Fifth Element
  • (..) Is this your writing? Er, we hoped Soo Lin could decipher it for us. Ta. Anything else I can do? To assist you, I mean. Some silence right now would be marvellous. Cigarette. Imagine. CLOCK TICKS (..)
    2010 TvShow: Sherlock Title: The Blind Banker Season: 1 Episode 2