1as·sist 
/əˈsɪst/ verb
as·sists; as·sist·ed; as·sist·ing /əˈsɪst/ verb : to give support or help : to make it easier for someone to do something or for something to happen : help [+ obj] ▪ The device assists those who can't climb stairs. ▪ The President was assisted by his advisers. ▪ The President was assisted with his speech. = The President was assisted in writing his speech. ▪ She assisted the boy with his homework. ▪ Another doctor assisted him with the operation. [no obj] ▪ Another doctor assisted with the operation. ▪ Federal agents are assisting with the investigation. ▪ She assisted in making the decision. ▪ The cream assists in the prevention of skin cancer.
