help out

British  

verb

1. to assist or aid (someone), esp by sharing the burden

2. to share the burden or cost of something with (another person)

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help out Idioms  

1. Give additional assistance, as in I offered to help out with the holiday rush at the store. [Early 1600s]

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Example Sentences

Chandler and Phoebe pretend to watch football in order to avoid helping out.

From Los Angeles Times

And helping out at Amazon in areas that interested him, such as AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

“All sailors want to help out,” said Tommy Joyce, a friend of Mr. Rodriguez who helped organize the rescue effort from his own sailboat.

From New York Times

We are mostly older women, and a few husbands have helped out with the heavier lifting chores.

From Washington Post

“I’m grateful people saw the need and helped out,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• arouse
• cause
• convince
• draw
• elicit
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• indicate
• induce
• inspire
• motivate
• persuade
• propel
• provoke
• spur
• stimulate
• suggest
• urge