1. To support, either by furnishing strength or means in cooperation to effect a purpose, or to prevent or to remove evil; to help; to assist.
2. Improve the condition of

To act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function.

1. To be of use; SYN. facilitate.
2. To contribute to the furtherance of.
3. To give help or assistance; be of service; SYN. assist, aid.
4. To improve the condition of; SYN. aid.
5. To improve; change for the better.

1. To free from a burden, evil, or distress; SYN. deliver.
2. To provide physical relief, as from pain; SYN. alleviate, palliate, assuage.
3. To take by stealing