assisting (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
Definition
Providing help or support to someone, especially to achieve a task or goal.
Examples
She spent her gap year assisting in a local school.
The software is designed for assisting users with complex data analysis.
He was found guilty of assisting the escape of a prisoner.
How to Use assisting
- assist with (prepositional phrase)
- To help someone accomplish a task or overcome a difficulty. — "The new software will assist with data entry."
- assist in (prepositional phrase)
- To participate in or contribute to an activity or event. — "She is assisting in the development of new educational programs."
- assist someone (collocation)
- To provide help or support to a person. — "The volunteers were there to assist travelers."
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