Dictionary definition · assist
noun
- the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose"he gave me an assist with the housework"
- (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play
verb
- give help or assistance; be of service"Everyone helped out during the earthquake"
- act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
- work for, or be a servant to"May I serve you?"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).