1. noun
a) A helpful action or an act of giving.
The foundation gave a much needed assist to the shelter.
b) a statistic used in different sports to quantify the act of helping another player score points or goals; in baseball, an assist is defensive, allowing a teammate to record a putout.
He had two assists in the game.
2. verb
a) To stand (at a place) or to (an opinion), to attend a theatrical performance.
A great part of the nobility assisted to his opinion.
b) To help.
Would you please assist John with learning English.
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