aid

/eɪd/
verb
  1. To help or assist someone or something.
    • She aided her friend in moving to a new apartment.
    • Good nutrition aids the body in fighting infections.
    • The new software aids students in learning math.
Synonyms
noun
  1. Help or support, especially money, food, or other resources given to people in need.
    • The organization provides medical aid to remote villages.
    • She applied for financial aid to help pay for college.
    • After the earthquake, international aid arrived within days.
  2. A person or thing that helps or assists.
    • The teacher used visual aids like charts and videos in the lesson.
    • A dictionary is a useful aid for learning a new language.
    • He served as an aid to the elderly woman, helping her with shopping.
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