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1. assist
verb. ['əˈsɪst'] give help or assistance; be of service.
Etymology
- assist (English)
- assister (French)
- assistere (Latin)
2. gravity-assist
noun. (spaceflight) a trajectory that passes close to a planetary body in order to gain energy from its gravitational field.
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3. assist
verb. ['əˈsɪst'] act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function.
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Etymology
- assist (English)
- assister (French)
- assistere (Latin)
4. assist
noun. ['əˈsɪst'] (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play.
Etymology
- assist (English)
- assister (French)
- assistere (Latin)
5. assist
noun. ['əˈsɪst'] the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose.
Etymology
- assist (English)
- assister (French)
- assistere (Latin)