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assistance

Definition for assistance

noun as in help

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It took a blow to the head from Clark and the assistance of three deputies to subdue her.

In 2011, only 27 percent of families living in poverty were receiving welfare assistance.

The ISI came to the CIA for assistance in fostering a revolt that had developed in the Afghan countryside against Communist rule.

They provide their own assistance and we are grateful to them for this.

And thank you, USDA Cranberry Market Loss Assistance Program, for the cranberry sauce.

In the darkness and confusion I did not distinguish the face of the man who rendered me this assistance.

Thinking to escape and summon assistance from the cantonment, Douglas mounted the wall and leaped into the moat.

Two of the artillerymen who had not been injured came to his assistance, and again the gun was thundering forth its defiance.

Then he held down a hand to her, bade her set her foot on his, and called with an oath to Rabecque to lend her his assistance.

You are very kind, sir,” he said; “my companions and I shall feel deeply indebted to you for this opportune assistance.

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On this page you'll find 94 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to assistance, such as: aid, backing, benefit, compensation, cooperation, and help.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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