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assist

assist

Meaning of assist

help

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British English/tə əˈsɪst/
American English/əˈsɪst/
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assist with German translation

assist usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

The nurse will assist the surgeon during the operation.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Can you assist the new trainee with the client files today?

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assist belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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assist synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between assist / help / aid / support / back up / facilitate

🇬🇧English

The most general and commonly used word for giving assistance; informal and formal contexts.

B1Very Often

She helped me move the furniture.

🇬🇧English

More formal than 'help'; often used for medical, legal, financial or humanitarian assistance.

B2Rarely

The charity aided the flood victims.

🇬🇧English

Can mean practical, emotional or financial backing; often implies ongoing or structural help rather than a single act.

B1Very Often

He supported her through the exams.

B
🇬🇧English
back up

Phrasal verb meaning to support or to provide reinforcement; can also mean to make a backup copy (different context).

B1Often

I'll back you up if they question your figures.

F
🇬🇧English
facilitate

To make a process or action easier or more likely to happen; implies enabling rather than directly doing the task.

B2Rarely

The new software facilitates data sharing between teams.

🇬🇧English

To work together with others on a common project or goal; focus is on joint effort rather than one-sided help.

B2Often

The two departments collaborated on the research.

🇬🇧English

To work together willingly towards a common goal; often stresses willingness and coordination.

B1Often

The witnesses cooperated with the investigators.

🇬🇧English

To give guidance or recommendations; assistance is informational or consultative rather than hands-on.

B2Often

She advised him on his tax return.

🇬🇧English

To show the way, direct or give instructions; often implies leading or showing rather than doing the work.

B1Often

He guided the new employee through the procedures.

M
🇬🇧English
mentor

To act as a trusted advisor over time; implies long-term guidance and professional/personal development.

B2Rarely

She mentored several junior designers.

🇬🇧English

To train or instruct someone to improve skills or performance; often short-to-medium term and goal-oriented.

B2Often

He was coached on presentation skills.

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How to pronounce assist and what this word means

assist means assist. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce assist

/tə əˈsɪst/

assist translation

assist

assist examples

The nurse will assist the surgeon during the operation.

assist transcription

/tə əˈsɪst/, /əˈsɪst/

Questions about this word

assist meaning: what does it mean?

help

assist pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

assist is pronounced as /tə əˈsɪst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

assist definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The nurse will assist the surgeon during the operation. Translation: Медсестра будет помогать хирургу во время операции.

Is assist part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, assist can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is assist part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, assist can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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