assist

verb5

1. •
   to help someone, by doing part of a job with them or for them

   • This book will assist you in getting your life in order.
   • Tutor feedback assists the learning process.
2. •
   To make a pass that leads directly towards scoring.
3. •
   To help compensate for what is missing with the help of a medical technique or therapy.
4. •
   (no longer used) To be present (at an event, occasion etc.).

   • I assisted with pleasure at the representation of several tragedies and comedies. — 1789
5. •
   (no longer used) To stand (at a place) or to (an opinion).

   • A great part of the nobility assisted to his opinion.

noun4

1. •
   A helpful action or an act of giving.

   • The foundation gave a much needed assist to the shelter.
2. •
   The act of helping another player score points or goals
3. •
   A decisive pass made to the goal scorer
4. •
   A defensive play, allowing a teammate to record a putout.

   • He had two assists in the game.

adjective1

1. •
   Abbreviation of assistant.

   • assist. surg.