the world > action or operation > easiness > aid, help, or assistance > aid, help, or assist [verb (transitive)] > help as subsidiary > act as assistant to (6)
to hold a candle to another: literal to assist him by holding the candle while he works; hence, to help in a subordinate position. not to be able o…
To act as a second or assistant to (a leader).
transitive. To join oneself to (a person). To act as associate or assistant to. Obsolete.
To assist or reinforce in an action. transitive. To occupy a position by the side of, with the object of giving assistance or encouragement…