assistance
UK: əˈsɪstəns | US: əˈsɪstəns
n. the act of helping or supporting someone
n. aid or resources provided to facilitate a task
The word "assistance" derives from the Latin assistere (to stand by, help), formed from ad- (to) + sistere (to stand). The morpheme "assist" preserves the core meaning of aiding, while the suffix "-ance" nominalizes the action, turning it into a state or result of helping. This reflects a logical progression from the physical act of standing by someone to the abstract concept of support.
She offered her assistance to the elderly man crossing the street.
The project was completed with the assistance of volunteers.
Technical assistance is available 24/7 for customers.
His quick assistance saved the drowning child.
Financial assistance programs help low-income families.