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assist definition

as·sist (ə sist′)

transitive verb

  1. to give help to; aid
  2. to work with as a helper or assistant

Etymology: ME assisten < OFr assister < L assistere < ad-, to + sistere, to make stand < stare, to stand

intransitive verb

to give help; aid

noun

  1. an instance or act of helping
  2. Baseball the act of a player who throws or deflects a batted ball in such a way that a teammate can make a putout
  3. Basketball, Ice Hockey the act of a player who passes the ball or puck in such a way that a teammate scores
assist Idioms

assist at

to be present at; attend

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