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Noun assist has 2 senses
aid, assist, assistance, help - the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"--1 is a kind of activity
 --1 has particulars:
assist - (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play--2 is a kind of maneuver, manoeuvre, play
 
 
Verb assist has 3 senses
help, assist, aid - give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"--1 is one way to support, back up
 Sample sentence:
 Sam cannot assist Sue
 
assist - act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function--2 is one way to work
 Sample sentences:
 Somebody ----s
 Somebody ----s somebody
 
serve, attend to, wait on, attend, assist - work for or be a servant to; "May I serve you?"; "She attends the old lady in the wheelchair"; "Can you wait on our table, please?"; "Is a salesperson assisting you?"; "The minister served the King for many years"--3 is one way to help, assist, aid
 Sample sentence:
 Sam cannot assist Sue
 
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