assistance
1. [ noun ] the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Synonyms: help aid assist helping
Examples:

: "he gave me an assist with the housework" "could not walk without assistance" "rescue party went to their aid" "offered his help in unloading"

Related terms: activity service support relief boost recourse thanks self-help hand lift financial_aid accommodation facilitation help help help serve
2. [ noun ] a resource
Synonyms: aid help
Examples:

: "visual aids in teaching" "economic assistance to depressed areas"

Related terms: resource help help help
Similar spelling:   assistant
  assisted
  assistive