assistance

as·sis·tance

noun \ə-ˈsis-tən(t)s\

Definition of ASSISTANCE

: the act of assisting or the help supplied : aid <financial and technical assistance>

Examples of ASSISTANCE

1. Any assistance you can give me would be appreciated.
2. I'll be happy to provide you with whatever assistance you may need.

First Known Use of ASSISTANCE

14th century

Related to ASSISTANCE

Synonyms: abetment, aid, assist, help, backing, boost, hand, helping hand, leg up, lift, support

Antonyms: hindrance

Related Words: advancement, encouragement, facilitation, forwarding, furtherance, furthering, nurturance; benefaction, patronage, promotion, sponsorship; advice, care, counsel, guidance, mentoring; attendance, attention, hand-holding, service; beneficence, charity, favor, kindness, philanthropy; assuagement, palliation, relief, succor

Near Antonyms: constraint, frustration, inhibition, interference, obstruction, repression, restraint; deterrence, discouragement

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Rhymes with ASSISTANCE

long-distance, mean distance, resistance