CEFR C1

succor

noun

Meaning

Assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.

Examples

The refugees desperately needed succor after fleeing their war-torn country.
She offered succor to her friend who was grieving the loss of a pet.

Synonyms: help, aid, relief, assistance, solace

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succor (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌkər/

Definition

Assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.

Examples

The refugees desperately needed succor after fleeing their war-torn country.
She offered succor to her friend who was grieving the loss of a pet.
Emergency services arrived quickly to provide succor to the accident victims.

How to Use succor

provide succor (collocation): To offer help or relief. — "The government promised to provide succor to the flood victims."
offer succor (collocation): To extend help or comfort. — "She offered succor to the lonely old man."
seek succor (collocation): To look for help or relief. — "In their desperation, they sought succor from international organizations."

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