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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The most common incentive sellers offer to attract buyers is assistance with closing costs.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Executives formerly with Grubhub are looking to challenge roadside assistance giant AAA with apps that connect drivers to tow trucks and other roadside help.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The fire department received 674 calls for assistance from Wednesday through the early hours of Thursday.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Barron’s, with assistance from Rainmaker Securities, which connects buyers and sellers of securities of private companies, estimates Musk’s wealth today at about $800 billion; Forbes External link says it is $820 billion.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
With Eugene Torre’s assistance, an Icelandic lawyer—Thordur Bogason—was hired to represent the child, and soon after the attorney petitioned the court for a DNA test in an attempt to prove Bobby’s paternity.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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