| Main Entry: | assist |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | help |
Synonyms: |
abet, aid, back, bail out, benefit, boost, collaborate, cooperate, do for, expedite, facilitate, further, give a boost, give a leg up, give a lift, go down the line for, go for, go to bat for, go with, grease the wheels, hype*, lend a hand, make a pitch for, open doors, plug*, puff, push*, put on the map, reinforce, relieve, ride shotgun, root for, run interference for, serve, stand up for, stump, support, sustain, take care of, thump, work for, work with |
Antonyms: |
hinder, hurt, stop, thwart |
| Main Entry: | expedite |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | make happen faster |
Synonyms: |
accelerate, advance, assist, cut the red tape, dispatch, facilitate, fast track, forward, grease wheels, hand-carry, hand-walk, handle personally, hasten, hurry, precipitate, press, promote, quicken, railroad, run interference, run with the ball, rush, shoot through, speed, speed up, urge, walk it through |
Antonyms: |
block, cease, check, delay, halt, hinder, slow, stop |
| Main Entry: | facilitate |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | assist the progress of |
Synonyms: |
aid, ease, expedite, forward, further, grease the wheels, hand-carry, help, make easy, open doors, promote, run interference for, simplify, smooth, speed, speed up, walk through |
Antonyms: |
block, check, delay, detain, hinder, prohibit, stop |