help out
Britishverb
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to assist or aid (someone), esp by sharing the burden
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to share the burden or cost of something with (another person)
Example Sentences
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Allies have been told they weren’t needed and then attacked for failing to help out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The pair messaged a few bands and said through a combination of contacts and friends willing to help out they managed to get four bands involved.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Even if the stepmother leaves the house equally to your other siblings, disclaiming your share doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t be asked to help out.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
“Instead it will all be nicely stage managed with the other central bank heads all keen to help out the new guy.”
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
No wonder the other three girls refused to help out Anita.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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