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help·ful  (hlpfl)
adj.
Providing assistance; useful.

helpful·ly adv.
helpful·ness n.

helpful
Adjective
giving help
helpfully adv
helpfulness n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.helpful - providing assistance or serving a useful function
accommodating, accommodative - helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation; "the warden was always accommodating in allowing visitors in"; "made a special effort to be accommodating"
cooperative - done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit; "a cooperative effort"
encouraging - giving courage or confidence or hope; "encouraging advances in medical research"
useful, utile - being of use or service; "the girl felt motherly and useful"; "a useful job"; "a useful member of society"
unhelpful - providing no assistance

helpful
adjective 3. beneficial, advantageous, expedient, favourable
Translations

helpful [ˈhɛlpful] adjútil; [person] → servicial
helpful [ˈhɛlpful] help adjserviable, obligeant(e) (= useful); utile
helpful [ˈhɛlpful] help adjhilfsbereit;
(advice, suggestion) → nützlich, hilfreich
helpful [ˈhɛlpful] adjdi grande aiuto (= useful); utile

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As my beloved child was helpful in restoring me to myself, I will be helpful now in restoring the dearest part of herself to her; by the aid of Heaven I will do it
The helpful inmate had departed, without one backward glance to gather up the meed of gratitude, if any were in the hearts of those whom she had served so zealously.
While heading the profit of my counsel, avail yourself also of any helpful circumstances over and beyond the ordinary rules.
 
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