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Verbs of Helping and Hurting - Verbs for Assistance

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to assistance such as "help", "cooperate", and "guide".

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Categorized English Verbs of Helping and Hurting
to help
to help
[Verb]

to give someone what they need

Ex: He helped her find a new job .
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to assist
to assist
[Verb]

to help a person in performing a task, achieving a goal, or dealing with a problem

Ex: The coach assisted the athlete in improving their performance .
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to aid
to aid
[Verb]

to help or support others in doing something

Ex: He aided his friend in preparing for the exam .
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to abet
to abet
[Verb]

to assist or encourage someone to do something, particularly in committing a wrongdoing or crime

Ex: The accomplice abetted the thief in the robbery .
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to facilitate

to help something, such as a process or action, become possible or simpler

Ex: Technology can facilitate communication among team members .
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to cooperate

to work with other people in order to achieve a common goal

Ex: Family members cooperated to organize a successful event .
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to collaborate

to work with someone else in order to create something or reach the same goal

Ex: Teachers and parents collaborated to organize a successful school fundraiser .
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to pitch in

to contribute to a task, usually alongside others

Ex: The team pitched in to buy the coach a thank-you present at the end of the season .
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to enable
to enable
[Verb]

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

Ex: Current developments in technology are enabling more sustainable practices .
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to succor
to succor
[Verb]

to provide support or help to someone in a difficult or challenging situation

Ex: Last year , they succored the victims of the flood .
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to guide
to guide
[Verb]

to show the correct way or place to someone

Ex: A lighthouse serves to guide ships safely into the harbor .
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to lead
to lead
[Verb]

to guide or show the direction for others to follow

Ex: Please follow me , and I 'll lead you to the conference room .
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to privilege

to give special advantages or rights to someone or something

Ex: The company privileged loyal customers with exclusive discounts .
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to sponsor

to cover the costs of a project, TV or radio program, activity, etc., often in exchange for advertising

Ex: The brand sponsors a popular TV show , showcasing its products during commercial breaks .
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to donate
to donate
[Verb]

to freely give goods, money, or food to someone or an organization

Ex: The community raised funds to donate to a family in need during challenging times .
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to fund
to fund
[Verb]

to supply money for a special purpose

Ex: Sponsors fund the annual music festival , ensuring its success .
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to budget
to budget
[Verb]

to assign a sum of money to a specific purpose

Ex: Students learn to budget their allowances to manage personal expenses .
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to patronize

to support or sponsor a person, organization, or cause, often by providing financial assistance

Ex: Individuals may choose to patronize charities that align with their values .
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to chip in

to add one's share of money, support, or guidance

Ex: He chipped in by giving helpful feedback on the presentation .
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to subsidize

to provide financial support, typically from the government or an organization, to help reduce the cost of goods, services, or certain activities

Ex: The government may subsidize housing initiatives to address affordability issues .
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