help

help (http://definr.com/help)

     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, assist, assistance]
     2: a resource: "visual aids in teaching"; "economic assistance
        to depressed areas" [syn: aid, assistance]
     3: a means of serving; "of no avail"; "there's no help for it"
        [syn: avail, service]
     4: a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or
        furtherance of an effort or purpose; "my invaluable
        assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the
        work" [syn: assistant, helper, supporter]
     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: assist,
           aid]
     2: be of use; "This will help to prevent accidents" [syn: facilitate]
     3: improve the condition of; "These pills will help the
        patient" [syn: aid]
     4: always used with a negative: "I can't help myself--I have to
        smoke"; "She could not help watching the sad spectacle"
        [syn: help oneself]
     5: contribute to the furtherance of; "This money will help the
        development of literacy in developing countries"
     6: improve; change for the better; "New slipcovers will help
        the old living room furniture"
     7: help to some food; help with food or drink; "I served him
        three times, and after that he helped himself" [syn: serve]
     8: take or use; "She helped herself to some of the office
        supplies" [syn: avail]