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assisted

 

[ əˈsɪstɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

helping someone

Assisted is the past tense of assist, meaning to help or aid someone in accomplishing a task. It implies that the action of helping was provided to another person, often in executing a specific duty or responsibility.

Synonyms

aided, facilitated, helped, supported

Examples of usage

  • He assisted her in finding a job.
  • They assisted the elderly with their groceries.
  • The nurse assisted the doctor during the operation.
  • She assisted him in understanding the complex topic.

Translations

Translations of the word "assisted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assistido

🇮🇳 सहायता की गई

🇩🇪 unterstützt

🇮🇩 dibantu

🇺🇦 допомогли

🇵🇱 wsparcie

🇯🇵 支援された

🇫🇷 assisté

🇪🇸 asistido

🇹🇷 desteklenen

🇰🇷 지원된

🇸🇦 مدعوم

🇨🇿 podporovaný

🇸🇰 podporovaný

🇨🇳 被协助的

🇸🇮 podprti

🇮🇸 stuðlað

🇰🇿 көмектескен

🇬🇪 დახმარებული

🇦🇿 kömək olunmuş

🇲🇽 asistido

Etymology

The word 'assist' comes from the Middle French 'assister' which means 'to stand by' or 'to help'. This, in turn, is derived from the Latin 'assistere,' which is a combination of 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'sistere' meaning 'to stand.' The term has been in use since the late 14th century and reflects the notion of standing by someone in a supportive role, thereby providing help or assistance. Over the centuries, the meaning of assist has been solidified in various contexts, including legal, medical, and personal support scenarios, where the act of assisting is crucial for success.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,780, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.