help
verb (used with object)
to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist.
have helped
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present perfectof help.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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Since then, the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Princess Diana, Kate Moss and Alexa Chung have helped further the style’s popularity, according to a summary on fashion publication the Zoe Report.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
Still, Fofana says "small details" have helped him stay fit having broken his leg at Leicester before overcoming an ACL injury and hamstring surgery at Chelsea.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Brain imaging studies have helped identify the locations where stimulation appears to work most effectively, while electrophysiological research has measured the frequencies of the electrical signals involved.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
McDuffie and Watson have helped Adams and fellow star receiver Puka Nacua hone their skills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
Talking to Caesar would have helped, but he was at the factory.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
