assistance
/əˈsɪst(ə)ns
/noun [mass noun]
1The action of helping someone by sharing work: the work was completed with the assistance of carpenters...
- Pen nodded and with the assistance of the nurse she was able to get out of the bed and into the wheel chair.
- I wish to publicly record my gratitude to those whose support and assistance made this possible.
- I owe many people my thanks for their support and assistance during the preparation of this book.
1.1The provision of money, resources, or information to help someone: schemes offering financial assistance to employers she will be glad to give advice and assistance...
- This treaty gave China money and technical assistance to modernise her industry.
- The Foreign Office said they were offering full assistance to the man and his employers.
- She has 14 dogs to look after, although she now receives some home assistance to help her out.
Synonyms
help, aid, abettance, support, backing, succour, encouragement, reinforcement, relief, intervention, cooperation, collaboration;
a helping hand, a hand, a good turn, a favour, a kindness;
ministrations, offices, services
informal a break, a leg up
rare easement
Phrases
be of assistance
come to someone's assistance
Origin
Late Middle English: from Old French, or from medieval Latin assistentia, from Latin assistere (see assist).