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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It’s harder for lower-income households to absorb higher prices, but higher wage gains help out.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 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
Klugo’s teammates help out with more than winning sets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
"There was a youth centre I used to help out in and one of the kids was like 'Hey! What are you doing there!'"
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
Some of the older boys had agreed to help out.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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