assist
UK: əˈsɪst | US: əˈsɪst
v. to help or support someone in completing a task
n. (sports) an action contributing to scoring, such as passing the ball to a teammate
The word "assist" originates from Latin assistere, combining ad- (meaning "to, toward") and sistere (meaning "to stand"). The literal sense was "to stand by," implying readiness to help. Over time, it evolved into its modern meaning of actively aiding or supporting someone in an action. The morpheme sist also appears in words like "insist" (stand firmly) and "resist" (stand against).
She volunteered to assist the elderly with their groceries.
The software is designed to assist users in managing their finances.
His brilliant pass led to an assist in the final minutes of the game.
Can you assist me in setting up this equipment?
The teacher asked a student to assist the new classmate.