assistance

[uh-sis-tuhns]

noun

1. the act of assisting; help; aid; support.

assistance

/ əˈsɪstəns /

noun

1. help; support

2. the act of assisting

3. informal,  See national assistance

Other Word Forms

• reassistance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of assistance¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English assistence, from Medieval Latin assistentia; assist + -ance

Example Sentences

The landslide compounds a deepening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, a nation already in the grip of a crisis where 30 million people are in need of assistance.

From BBC

With Ms Rayner's full cooperation and assistance, I have reviewed relevant documentation from the property transaction.

From BBC

Housing Department General Manager Tiena Johnson Hall called it “historic moment,” saying that the funding will go toward not only new construction, but housing preservation and operating assistance funding.

From Los Angeles Times

We also don't know if any UK nationals are involved - the UK foreign office has said it is aware of the incident and is ready to provide consular assistance to any affected British nationals.

From BBC

Kim’s growing diplomatic ambitions have in recent years involved a defense pact with Russia and the deployment of North Korean soldiers to the war in Ukraine in exchange for technological and military assistance.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• aid 
• backing 
• benefit 
• compensation 
• cooperation 
• help 
• relief 
• service 
• support