verb give help or assistance.
— synonyms: help, assist
verb improve the condition of.
— synonyms: help
noun a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do.
— synonyms: assistance, help
noun the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose.
— synonyms: assist, assistance, help
noun gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause.
— synonyms: economic_aid, financial_aid, assistance, financial_assistance, economic_assistance
noun the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something.
— synonyms: care, attention, tending
Examples
“He came to my aid when I was foundering.”
“Slimming aids include dietary supplements and appetite suppressants.”
“The incompetent general's brilliant aid often made priceless suggestions.”