assist
verb (used with object)
to give support or aid to; help.
have assisted
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present perfectof assist.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Often, these programs have assisted store owners with a mix of expertise, funding and logistics, such as new shelving and refrigeration.
From Salon ● May 22, 2026
They also made a decision that may have assisted in the adoration for Madigan, and kept the character a secret in the marketing campaign.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2026
And they have assisted 3M in coming up with a sanding disc that optimizes dust collection and grinding performance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 24, 2026
“We also want to thank the school officials that have assisted in identifying the juveniles.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025
My sister married a man who may have assisted in his death-sentence transport to Shaba, though even Rachel will never know that for sure.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
