to aid
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1.0
- verb
- /eɪd/
:
ayudar
- The patient's full medical history is available to aid the decision-making process.
- aid in the process
- aid efforts
- aid and abet
My countenance is not going to aid the examination of this theme.
- My countenance is not going to aid the examination of this theme.
- And humans, when placed into a bad system, will aid and abet bad outcomes.
- And not just that, but the judges praised McGregor for aiding in the investigation.
- Do you think that's impacted or aided them in taking control of the country?
- Some milk price supports is is aiding constituents regulation.
- You use your elbows to aid your poop.
- I ask myself, what would the world be like if I aid rather than bead or seed?
- So a lack of sleep will aid you within five days by a decade.
Examples
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Rather, it appears that training and support from technology facilitators aid teachers in using technology to promote higher-order thinking.
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General, you and your men can aid us in that effort.
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And these these men and women try to render aid to the child.
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Furthermore, these points of reference aid older folks as they navigate through their activity space within the community.
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Other studies have also found that improving housing conditions can aid in asthma control.
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The school district, administrators, and teachers all play a significant role in aiding this process.
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A Republican Congress had established the institution in 1865 to aid the newly freed slaves.
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An awareness of personality trends among ensemble musicians can aid in teacher effectiveness, student enjoyment, and ultimately, music learning.
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The charity aims to aid families affected by the natural disaster.
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She joined the program to aid students in their learning process.
Synonyms
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1.0
To make a task or situation easier for someone
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1.0
To help someone by making a task easier
499
1.0
To do part of a task for someone who has trouble doing it
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1.0
To do something for someone who cannot do it alone
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1.0
To give someone support to do a task
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1.3
Give someone support with a task or problem when they need it
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1.3
To help someone with a task
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2.7
To give help to someone during a difficult time
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2.9
Make someone or something move forward faster
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2.7
To give someone support with a task or problem
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2.9
To give help to people and countries in need
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3.1
To help someone when they are in trouble
Antonyms
Idioms
- Offensive
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9.8
To believe an idea without asking questions because you strongly support it
Phrasal Verbs
- Informal
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6.6
Face a difficult or painful situation quickly instead of delaying it
Compounds
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3.2
People give money to help a country, organization, or person improve their economy
- Specialized
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5.8
Money given to a person, school or local government to pay for a specific project
- Jargon
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3.9
Voluntary help neighbors and other people give each other, often during crises
- Archaic
A small electronic device worn in or behind the ear that makes sounds louder for people who cannot hear well
How Helpful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Aid comes from the old Latin verb adiuvare, which means 'to help', so to aid someone is to give them help or support.