succor

suc·cor

 (sŭk′ər)

n.

1. Assistance in time of distress; relief.

2. One that affords assistance or relief: "There is a higher beauty still in ... being a succor to the oppressed" (Charles Sumner).

tr.v. suc·cored, suc·cor·ing, suc·cors

To give assistance to in time of want, difficulty, or distress: succor the poor.

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[Middle English sucur, back-formation from sucurs (taken as pl.), from Old French secors, from Medieval Latin succursus, from past participle of Latin succurrere, to run to the aid of : sub-, sub- + currere, to run; see kers- in Indo-European roots.]

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suc′cor·a·ble adj.

suc′cor·er n.

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suc•cor

(ˈsʌk ər)

n.

1. help; relief; aid.

2. a person or thing that gives help, relief, or aid.

v.t.

3. to help or relieve in difficulty, need, or distress.

Also, esp. Brit.,suc′cour.

[1250–1300; (v.) Middle English sucuren < Old French suc(c)urre, socorre < Latin succurrere to go beneath, run to help =suc- suc- + currere to run (see current)]

syn: See help.

usage: See -or¹.

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succor

Past participle: succored
Gerund: succoring

Imperative

succor

succor

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	succor - assistance in time of difficulty; "the contributions provided some relief for the victims" ministration, succour, relief assist, assistance, help, aid - the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading" consolation, solace, comfort - the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction; "his presence was a consolation to her" mercy - alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed; "distributing food and clothing to the flood victims was an act of mercy"
Verb	1.	succor - help in a difficult situation succour aid, assist, help - 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"

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succor

noun

The act or an instance of helping:

abetment, aid, assist, assistance, hand, help, relief, support.

verb

To give support or assistance:

abet, aid, assist, boost, help (out), relieve.

Idioms: give a hand, give a leg up.

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