Definition
to assist: to help, to aid
Horatio doesn't need anyone to assist him in the laboratory. He needs no help at all.
some assistance: some help, some aid
I need some assistance moving my piano into my apartment. Can you help me?
- "If you would like to give me your account number, however, I'm sure I could better assist you."
- "He assists Bob Carter in managing our information systems and intranet, and helps with general troubleshooting."
- "Unfortunately all of our representatives are currently assisting other callers."
- "Bruno : Think of this as a tool that will assist you in your job."
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