Assistance

usgb/əˈsɪstəns/
noun

Help or support.

She offered her assistance to the old man, helping him cross the street.
Visual representation of "assistance" - Help or support

Often appears as...

  • need assistance
  • provide assistance
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Common Collocations

Familiarize with common pairings like 'offer assistance' to sound more natural.

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Can I offer you some assistance with your luggage?
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Emotional Context

In distress, 'assistance' implies urgent help, more than just support.

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After the accident, they cried out for assistance.
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Polite Requests

Use 'assistance' to politely ask for help; it's more formal than 'help'.

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May I request your assistance with this report?
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aidbackcollaboratecontributioncooperatorguidancehelpservicesuccoursupport
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