help

(noun) the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose. Synonyms: aid, assist, assistance. Examples: "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) a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose. Synonyms: assistant, helper, supporter. Examples: "My invaluable assistant." "They hired additional help to finish the work."

(noun) a resource. Synonyms: aid, assistance. Examples: "Visual aids in teaching."

(noun) a means of serving. Synonyms: avail, service. Examples: "Of no avail." "There's no help for it."

(verb) give help or assistance; be of service. Synonyms: assist, aid. Examples: "Everyone helped out during the earthquake." "Can you help me carry this table?." "She never helps around the house."

(verb) improve the condition of. Synonyms: aid. Examples: "These pills will help the patient."

(verb) be of use. Synonyms: facilitate. Examples: "This will help to prevent accidents."

(verb) abstain from doing; always used with a negative. Synonyms: help oneself. Examples: "I can't help myself--i have to smoke." "She could not help watching the sad spectacle."

(verb) help to some food; help with food or drink. Synonyms: serve. Examples: "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself."

(verb) contribute to the furtherance of. Examples: "This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries."

(verb) take or use. Synonyms: avail. Examples: "She helped herself to some of the office supplies."

(verb) improve; change for the better. Examples: "New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture."