definition of
assist

[1] #1 assist v. [help, 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". wn

[2] #2 assist v. act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function. wn

[3] #3 assist n. [aid, 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". wn

[4] #4 assist n. (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play. wn

[5] #5 assist v. [serve, attend to, wait on, attend] 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". wn