Definition of "assist" in English

verb

1. To help.

   • This book will assist you in getting your life in order.
   • Tutor feedback assists the learning process.

2. (sports) To make a pass that leads directly towards scoring.

3. (medicine) To help compensate for what is missing with the help of a medical technique or therapy.

4. (archaic) To stand (at a place) or to (an opinion).

   • A great part of the nobility assisted to his opinion.

5. (now archaic) To be present (at an event, occasion etc.).

   • To assist at Mass every Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation.

noun

1. A helpful action or an act of giving.

   • The foundation gave a much needed assist to the shelter.

2. (sports) The act of helping another player score points or goals