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assist

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/əˈsɪst/ · as-sist

To help someone or provide support.

Meanings

verbformal

To help someone or provide support.

کسی کی مدد کرنا یا سپورٹ فراہم کرنا۔

مدد کرنا

madad karna

Formal: معاونت کرناColloquial: سہارا دینا

Synonyms

helpaidsupportمددسہارامددگار

Antonyms

hinderobstructopposeروکنامانع ہونامخالفت کرنا

Common Collocations

  • assist with tasks
  • assist in research
  • assist a colleague

Example Sentences

I need someone to assist me with my homework.

مجھے اپنے ہوم ورک میں مدد کرنے کے لیے کسی کی ضرورت ہے۔

Mujhe apne homework mein madad karne ke liye kisi ki zaroorat hai.

The nurse will assist the doctor during the operation.

نرس آپریشن کے دوران ڈاکٹر کی مدد کرے گی۔

Nurse operation ke doran doctor ki madad kare gi.

Can you assist me in finding my keys?

کیا آپ مجھے اپنی چابیاں تلاش کرنے میں مدد کر سکتے ہیں؟

Kya aap mujhe apni chaabiyan talash karne mein madad kar sakte hain?

Easily Confused With

assistive:Assistive refers to devices or tools that help someone perform a task, while assist means to help in action.

Word Family

assistance
nounمدد
assistant
nounمعاون
assisting
verbمدد کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'assist' as 'a sister' helping someone.

Imagine a friend holding your hand while you walk together.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

بلبل نے گل سے کہا، میں تیری مدد کروں گی۔

Bulbul ne gul se kaha, main teri madad karun gi.

The nightingale said to the flower, I will assist you.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

تھوڑا سا ساتھ دینے سے بڑا کام ہوتا ہے۔

Thoda sa saath dene se bara kaam hota hai.

A little assistance can achieve great tasks.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "assistere" — to stand by

First known use: 15th century

The word 'assist' has evolved from the Latin 'assistere', meaning to stand by or help.