Background for helped

helped

/hɛlpt/

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verb

To provide assistance to (someone or something).

Examples :

"He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."

aid action service

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verb

To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.

Examples :

""My dad helped me to the last slice of pizza at dinner." "

aid food drink service

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verb

To contribute in some way to.

Examples :

"If you want to get a job, it helps to have some prior experience."

aid action achievement service

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verb

To provide assistance.

Examples :

"Please, help!"

aid action service

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verb

To avoid; to prevent; to refrain from; to restrain (oneself). Usually used in nonassertive contexts with can.

Examples :

"Are they going to beat us? Not if I can help it!"