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ASSISTING Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word assisting. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word assisting. (close relations)
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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

enabling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• providing legal power or sanction

encouraging
adjectiveadj
adjective

• giving courage or confidence or hope

adjective satellite

• furnishing support and encouragement

fostering
verb, nounv, n
noun

• encouragement; aiding the development of something

• helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community

helping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

supporting
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

adjective satellite

• furnishing support and encouragement

• capable of bearing a structural load

abetting
verbv
verb

• assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing

aiding
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
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

collaborating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• work together on a common enterprise or project

• cooperate as a traitor

cooperating
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• work together on a common enterprise or project

facilitating
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• make easier

• be of use

• increase the likelihood of (a response)

promoting
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• make publicity for; try to sell (a product)

• be changed for a superior chess or checker piece

• change a pawn for a better piece by advancing it to the eighth row, or change a checker piece for a more valuable piece by moving it to the row closest to your opponent

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

assistance
nounn
noun

• the activity of contributing 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

• gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause

attend
verbv
verb

• be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

• take charge of or deal with

• to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result

• work for, or be a servant to

• give heed (to)

serve
nounn
noun

• (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

verb

• serve a purpose, role, or function

• do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function

• contribute or conduce to

• be used by; as of a utility

• help to some food; help with food or drink

• provide (usually but not necessarily food)

• devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas

• promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to

• spend time in prison or in a labor camp

• work for, or be a servant to

• deliver a warrant or summons to someone

• be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

• do military service

• mate with

• put the ball into play

attend to
verbv
verb

• get down to; pay attention to; take seriously

• work for, or be a servant to

wait on
verbv
verb

• work for, or be a servant to

Best Hypernyms For ASSISTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for assisting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
activity aid assist backing encouraging help helping maneuver manoeuvre play serving support supporting work aiding facilitating promoting
Phrases (1)
back up

Alternatives for BACKING

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