Assist

Definition

assist /ǝ'sÇst/ v ~ (sb) in/ with sth; ~ (sb) in doing sth ( rather fml ) ကူညီသည္။ a relief fund to assist families who have lost relatives or property ❍ Your health visitor will assist you with the procedures. ❍ We are looking for people who would be willing to assist in the group's work. ❍ assist young people to make/ in making their way in the world ❍ Two men are assisting the police in/ with their inquiries (ie are being held by the police for questioning).

Examples

1. These measures were designed to assist people with disabilities.
2. They eventually agreed to assist the investigation.
3. The new technique will assist rapid identification.
4. [assist in/with] : Several top landscape designers assisted in the creation of the garden.
5. Her job is to assist the head chef.
6. Information that will assist the police with their search
7. [assist someone to do something] : The scheme assists young people to find work.