noun
assistance
uh-SIHS-tuhns
noun
1
Help given to someone, or the act of helping.
"The charity provides financial assistance to struggling families."
"Thank you for your assistance with the move."
How to Use Assistance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHelp or support given to someone.
Common pairings
financial assistance
offer assistance
require assistance
Word Forms
assistances plural
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Etymology
From Middle French assistance, from Medieval Latin assistentia, from "assist" plus the noun suffix "-ance".