as·sist ( -s st )v. as·sist·ed, as·sist·ing, as·sists v.tr. To give help or support to, especially as a subordinate or supplement; aid: The clerk assisted the judge by looking up related precedents. Her breathing was assisted by a respirator. v.intr. 1. To give aid or support. See Synonyms at help. 2. To be present, as at a conference. n. 1. An act of giving aid; help. 2. Sports a. A fielding and throwing of a baseball in such a way that enables a teammate to put out a runner. b. A pass, as in basketball or ice hockey, that enables the receiver to score a goal. c. Official credit that is given for such a pass. 3. A mechanical device providing aid. [Middle English assisten, from Old French assister, from Latin assistere : ad-, ad- + sistere, to stand; see st  - in Indo-European roots.]as·sist er n. |
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