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assistance noun [ əˈsɪst(ə)ns ]

• the action of helping someone by sharing work.
• "the work was completed with the assistance of carpenters"
Origin: late Middle English: from Old French, or from medieval Latin assistentia, from Latin assistere (see assist).

be of assistance

• be of practical use or help.
"the guide will be of assistance to development groups"

come to someone's assistance

• act to help someone.
"the speaker was hoping for someone to come to his assistance"



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