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Assistance

/əˈsɪs.təns/ · noun

Meaning

Aid; help; the act or result of assisting..

Example Sentences

He asked for technical assistance with the computer.
Financial assistance is available for low-income families.
She could not have finished the project without his assistance.
The program provides legal assistance to immigrants.
Ellis (1977) suggested that the oldest and best-selling self-help text was the Bible, a document developed without the assistance of mental health professionals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does assistance mean?

Assistance means Aid; help; the act or result of assisting..

What is a synonym for assistance?

Common synonyms include assist, helping, aid, help.

What is the opposite of assistance?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use assistance in a sentence?

He asked for technical assistance with the computer.

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