B1verbformalwork
US/əˈsɪst/
UK/əˈsɪst/
to help someone or help something happen
In context
Our staff will be happy to assist you with your luggage.
The nurse assisted the doctor during the operation.
The new app assists farmers in checking the weather and prices.
Words that go with assist
verb + preposition
- assist withVolunteers assist with the cleanup.
- assist inThe money will assist in building new schools.
verb + noun
- assist the policeTwo witnesses are assisting the police.
- assist customersStaff are trained to assist customers.
adverb + verb
- greatly assistYour answers will greatly assist our research.