Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Assist (assisted, assisting, -s)
assist (assisted, assisting, -s), v. [Fr. < L. ad, to + sistěre, take one's stand.] (webplay: effort, lend, support).
- Help; aid; benefit; succor; supply relief to.
- Accompany; attend; escort; stand by.
- Support; hold up.
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