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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Verbs of Helping and Hurting
to help [verb]

to give someone what they need

Ex: The teacher helped the student with her homework .

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

Ex: Parents often assist their children with homework .
to aid [verb]

to help or support others in doing something

Ex: The medical team aids patients in their recovery .
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 .

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

Ex: The new software facilitates the data management process .

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

Ex: Students cooperated on the group project to produce a comprehensive result .

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

Ex: We need to collaborate with our colleagues to finalize the project proposal .

to contribute to a task, usually alongside others

Ex: If we all pitch in , we can finish cleaning the house in no time .

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

Ex: Financial assistance can enable students to pursue higher education .

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

Ex: In times of adversity , a kind word can succor someone emotionally .
to guide [verb]

to show the correct way or place to someone

Ex: GPS devices guide drivers to their intended destinations .
to lead [verb]

to guide or show the direction for others to follow

Ex: The teacher led the students to the classroom .

to give special advantages or rights to someone or something

Ex: Society should not privilege one group over another in terms of opportunities .

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

Ex: A generous donor sponsored the construction of the new community center .

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

Ex: Many people donate to food banks to help those facing hunger .
to fund [verb]

to supply money for a special purpose

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to assign a sum of money to a specific purpose

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

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

Ex: The philanthropist has a history of patronizing educational programs to empower underserved communities .

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

Ex: Everyone chipped in for the farewell gift .

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

Ex: Solar panel installation is often subsidized to promote the use of renewable energy .