helping

(noun) an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal. Synonyms: portion, serving. Examples: "The helpings were all small." "His portion was larger than hers." "There's enough for two servings each."

(verb) give help or assistance; be of service. Synonyms: help, 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: help, aid. Example: "These pills will help the patient."

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

(verb) abstain from doing; always used with a negative. Synonyms: help oneself, help. 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, help. Example: "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself."

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

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

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