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noun(help)
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Synonyms: assistant, helper, supporter,
Examples:
They hired additional help to finish the work.
help
noun(help)
a means of serving
Synonyms: avail, service,
Examples:
There's no help for it.
help
verb(help)
improve the condition of
Synonyms: aid,
Examples:
These pills will help the patient.
help
verb(help)
give help or assistance; be of service
Synonyms: aid, assist,
Examples:
Everyone helped out during the earthquake.
Can you help me carry this table?.
She never helps around the house.
help
noun(help)
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
Synonyms: aid, assistance,
help
noun(help)
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Synonyms: aid, assist, assistance,
Examples:
Offered his help in unloading.
help
verb(help)
abstain from doing; always used with a negative
Synonyms: help oneself,
Examples:
I can't help myself--I have to smoke.
She could not help watching the sad spectacle.
help
verb(help)
be of use
Synonyms: facilitate,
Examples:
This will help to prevent accidents.
help
verb(help)
help to some food; help with food or drink
Synonyms: serve,
Examples:
I served him three times, and after that he helped himself.
help
verb(help)
take or use
Synonyms: avail,
Examples:
She helped herself to some of the office supplies.
help
verb(help)
contribute to the furtherance of
Examples:
This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries.
help
verb(help)
improve; change for the better
Examples:
New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture.

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