assistance
Americannoun
noun
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help; support
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the act of assisting
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informal See national assistance
Other Word Forms
- reassistance noun
Etymology
Origin of assistance
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English assistence, from Medieval Latin assistentia; assist + -ance
Example Sentences
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Jordanian representatives in Gaza have also visited the family to provide assistance.
From BBC
California doesn’t offer additional transportation assistance for low-income families who qualify for state subsidies — an issue that Child Care Providers United is pushing the state to address.
From Los Angeles Times
Yes, we need to help those who stumble by providing enough temporary assistance to restore human dignity so they can become productive.
From lane-detection assistance to help in bumper-to-bumper conditions, vehicles are increasingly taking responsibility for controlling themselves, which has left many car owners recalibrating what it means to be a driver.
"A lot of people live outside the job market, many receive social welfare assistance or disability pensions. So we need jobs and opportunities," she said.
From Barron's
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