1. (noun)aid, assist, assistance, help 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"
2. (noun)assist (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a goodplay
3. (verb)help, assist, aid givehelp or assistance; be of service "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"
5. (verb)serve, attend to, wait on, attend, assist 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"
Definition of 'assist'
