Noun

• S: (n) aid (aid%1:04:00::), assist (assist%1:04:01::), assistance (assistance%1:04:00::), help (help%1:04:00::) (the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose) "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"
• S: (n) assist (assist%1:04:00::) ((sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play)

Verb

• S: (v) help (help%2:41:00::), assist (assist%2:41:02::), aid (aid%2:41:00::) (give help or assistance; be of service) "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"
• S: (v) assist (assist%2:41:00::) (act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function)
• S: (v) serve (serve%2:41:01::), attend to (attend_to%2:41:01::), wait on (wait_on%2:41:00::), attend (attend%2:41:00::), assist (assist%2:41:01::) (work for or be a servant to) "May I serve you?"; "She attends the old lady in the wheelchair"; "Can you wait on our table, please?"; "Is a salesperson assisting you?"; "The minister served the King for many years"