Succour: meaning, definitions and examples

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succour

 

[ หˆsสŒkษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

providing aid

Succour refers to assistance or support given to someone in difficulty or distress. It typically implies a sense of urgency and a need for immediate help, often in challenging circumstances.

Synonyms

aid, assistance, relief, support.

Examples of usage

  • The organization offered succour to the victims of the disaster.
  • In times of crisis, we must extend succour to those in need.
  • She felt a deep sense of peace knowing that her friends were there to succour her through tough times.
Context #2 | Verb

to help

To succour means to give help or assistance, especially in difficult situations. It is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe the act of providing urgent help to those in need.

Synonyms

aid, assist, help, support.

Examples of usage

  • The volunteers came to succour the refugees at the camp.
  • He vowed to succour anyone who was suffering under oppression.
  • In her heart, she knew she needed to succour the children left behind.

Translations

Translations of the word "succour" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น socorro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคนเคพเคฏเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hilfe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pertolongan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะฟะพะผะพะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pomoc

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•‘ๅŠฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท secours

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ socorro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yardฤฑm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ์กฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุฌุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pomoc

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pomoc

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•‘ๅŠฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pomoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hjรกlp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะผะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ socorro

Etymology

The term 'succour' originates from the Old French 'socur', which means 'help' or 'relief', derived from the Latin 'sucurrere', meaning 'to run to the aid of'. This Latin term is composed of 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'currere' meaning 'to run', reflecting the idea of rushing to provide assistance. The word has been used in English since the late 14th century, indicating a technical or literary context of providing urgent support. Over the centuries, 'succour' has retained its association with significant aid, often used in humanitarian contexts, signaling a deep-seated cultural understanding of community and compassion.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,622, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.