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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: She helped him carry the boxes upstairs. 
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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 teacher assisted the students in understanding the complex concept. 
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to aid
to aid
[Verb]

to help or support others in doing something

Ex: The organization aids communities affected by natural disasters. 
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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 gang leader was found guilty of abetting illegal drug trafficking operations. 
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to facilitate

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

Ex: The government implemented policies to facilitate foreign investment and economic growth. 
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to cooperate

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

Ex: The team members cooperated to complete the project ahead of schedule. 
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to collaborate

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

Ex: The researchers collaborated on a groundbreaking study in neuroscience. 
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to pitch in

to contribute to a task, usually alongside others

Ex: When the community center needed repairs, everyone from the neighborhood pitched in. 
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to enable
to enable
[Verb]

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

Ex: Technology enables us to communicate instantly across the globe. 
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to succor
to succor
[Verb]

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

Ex: Emergency services were dispatched to succor those affected by the crisis. 
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to guide
to guide
[Verb]

to show the correct way or place to someone

Ex: The map will guide you to the destination. 
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to lead
to lead
[Verb]

to guide or show the direction for others to follow

Ex: The tour guide led us through the museum. 
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to privilege

to give special advantages or rights to someone or something

Ex: The manager privileged certain employees with additional responsibilities. 
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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 company sponsored the local sports team, contributing to their uniforms and equipment. 
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to donate
to donate
[Verb]

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

Ex: Individuals often donate clothing to local shelters during the winter months. 
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to fund
to fund
[Verb]

to supply money for a special purpose

Ex: The government funds educational programs to support student learning. 
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to budget
to budget
[Verb]

to assign a sum of money to a specific purpose

Ex: Families budget their monthly income to cover expenses such as rent, groceries, and utilities. 
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to patronize

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

Ex: The wealthy entrepreneur decided to patronize a local arts initiative by funding exhibitions. 
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to chip in

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

Ex: Family members chipped in to pay for the surprise party. 
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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 decided to subsidize the cost of public transportation to encourage its use. 
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