ASSISTANCE Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word assistance. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ASSISTANCE
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aid | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do • the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause • the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something verb • give help or assistance; be of service • improve the condition of | ||||||||
help | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do • a means of serving verb • give help or assistance; be of service • improve the condition of • be of use • abstain from doing; always used with a negative • help to some food; help with food or drink • contribute to the furtherance of • take or use • improve; change for the better | ||||||||
backing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of providing approval and support • something forming a back that is added for strengthening • financial resources provided to make some project possible | ||||||||
backup | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device • the act of providing approval and support | ||||||||
boost | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of giving hope or support to someone • an increase in cost • the act of giving a push verb • increase • give a boost to; be beneficial to • contribute to the progress or growth of • increase or raise • push or shove upward, as if from below or behind | ||||||||
cooperation | nounn | |||||||
noun • joint operation or action • the practice of cooperating | ||||||||
encouragement | nounn | |||||||
noun • the expression of approval and support • the act of giving hope or support to someone • the feeling of being encouraged | ||||||||
facilitation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the condition of being made easy (or easier) • (neurophysiology) phenomenon that occurs when two or more neural impulses that alone are not enough to trigger a response in a neuron combine to trigger an action potential • act of assisting or making easier the progress or improvement of something | ||||||||
favor | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an act of gracious kindness • an advantage to the benefit of someone or something • an inclination to approve • a feeling of favorable regard • souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party verb • promote over another • consider as the favorite • treat gently or carefully • bestow a privilege upon | ||||||||
furtherance | nounn | |||||||
noun • encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something • the advancement of some enterprise | ||||||||
guidance | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action • the act of guiding or showing the way • the act of setting and holding a course | ||||||||
hand | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb • a hired laborer on a farm or ranch • something written by hand • ability • a position given by its location to the side of an object • the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time • one of two sides of an issue • a rotating pointer on the face of a timepiece • a unit of length equal to 4 inches; used in measuring horses • a member of the crew of a ship • a card player in a game of bridge • a round of applause to signify approval • terminal part of the forelimb in certain vertebrates (e.g. apes or kangaroos) • physical assistance verb • place into the hands or custody of • guide or conduct or usher somewhere | ||||||||
relief | nounn | |||||||
noun • the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced • the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress) • (law) redress awarded by a court • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) • assistance in time of difficulty • a pause for relaxation • a change for the better • aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped • the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) • sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background • the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged | ||||||||
service | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • work done by one person or group that benefits another • Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958) • an act of help or assistance; something (such as a tool, software or system) used to render said help or assistance • the act of public worship following prescribed rules • a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation • employment in or work for another • a force that is a branch of the armed forces • a means of serving • tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table • the act of mating by male animals • (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him • (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play • the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone • periodic maintenance on a car or machine • the performance of duties by a waiter or servant verb • be used by; as of a utility • make fit for use • mate with | ||||||||
support | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities • aiding the cause or policy or interests of • something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • documentary validation • the financial means whereby one lives • supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • any device that bears the weight of another thing • financial resources provided to make some project possible verb • give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to • support materially or financially • be behind; approve of • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • adopt as a belief • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm • argue or speak in defense of • play a subordinate role to (another performer) • be a regular customer or client of • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||||
assist | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play verb • give help or assistance; be of service • act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function • work for, or be a servant to | ||||||||
economic aid | nounn | |||||||
noun • gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause | ||||||||
economic assistance | nounn | |||||||
noun • gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause | ||||||||
financial aid | nounn | |||||||
noun • gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause | ||||||||
financial assistance | nounn | |||||||
noun • gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause |