Synonyms of helping

Noun


1. helping, portion, serving, small indefinite quantity, small indefinite amount

usage: an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal; "the helpings were all small"; "his portion was larger than hers"; "there's enough for two servings each"

Verb


1. help, assist, aid, support, back up

usage: 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"

2. help, aid, better, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate

usage: improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient"

3. help, facilitate, serve

usage: be of use; "This will help to prevent accidents"

4. help oneself, help, refrain, forbear

usage: abstain from doing; always used with a negative; "I can't help myself--I have to smoke"; "She could not help watching the sad spectacle"

5. serve, help, provide, supply, ply, cater

usage: help to some food; help with food or drink; "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself"

6. help, promote, advance, boost, further, encourage

usage: contribute to the furtherance of; "This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries"

7. avail, help, exploit, work

usage: take or use; "She helped herself to some of the office supplies"

8. help, better, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate

usage: improve; change for the better; "New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture"

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Definition and meaning of helping (Dictionary)