noun
                                                a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
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                                                                                                        - visual aids in teaching
- his job was to give technical assistance over the phone
 
                                                                                        
                                                noun
                                                the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
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                                                                                                        - he gave me an assist with the housework
- could not walk without assistance
- rescue party went to their aid
- offered his help in unloading
 
                                                                                        
                                                noun
                                                gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause
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                                                                                                                                                                        economic aid
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                financial aid
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                assistance
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                financial assistance
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                economic assistance
                                                                                                                                                             
                                                
                                                                                                Examples
                                                
                                                                                                        - economic assistance to depressed areas
 
                                                                                        
                                                noun
                                                the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
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                                                                                                        - no medical care was required
- the old car needs constant attention
 
                                                                                        
                                                verb
                                                give help or assistance
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                                                                                                Examples
                                                
                                                                                                        - be of service
- Everyone helped out during the earthquake
- Can you help me carry this table?
- She never helps around the house
 
                                                                                        
                                                verb
                                                improve the condition of
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                                                                                                        - These pills will help the patient