assist (
http://definr.com/assist)
n 1: 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" [syn:
aid,
assistance,
help]
2: in sports (baseball or basketball or ice hockey) the act of
enabling another player to make a good play
v 1: 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" [syn:
help,
aid]
2: act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
3: 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" [syn:
serve,
attend to,
wait on,
attend]