assistance1 of 1noun/əˈstɪstəns/Forms:assistances1the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purposeSynonyms: aidhelpassist2a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to doSynonyms: aidhelp3gift of money or other material help to support a person or causeSynonyms: financial assistancefinancial aidaideconomic assistanceeconomic aid