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Synonyms

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)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
help out Idioms  

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

Example Sentences

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She's having to rely on her parents to help out, but bemoans the need for them to do so.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

When something breaks down, neighbors are there to help out, like when the radiators started leaking because of the big temperature swings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

I decided to help out and deescalate the situation.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

Pauley finished her senior year, sometimes cutting out of class early to help out at home and catching up with notes from classmates.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

I suppose having someone come in during the day wouldn’t be so bad, just to help out with the cooking and cleaning.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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