1. (

• help ,
• assist ,
• aid

) give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house" ;

2. (

• help ,
• aid

) improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient" ;

1. (

• assisted ,
• aided

) having help; often used as a combining form ;