aided
ˈeɪdɪd
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Definition of aided - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
assistedhelped by someone or something
  • The aided recovery process was much faster..
assisted backed supported
2.
supportsupported by an external source
  • The aided program improved significantly with new funding.
assisted backed reinforced
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Expressions with aided

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knowledge or perception gained with external help
The campaign significantly boosted aided awareness about the disease..
receiving money support from a grant
The grant-aided museum opened a new exhibit this year.
not receiving help, support, or funding from outside
This is a non-aided school.
assisted by a machine or computer
The machine-aided process increased productivity significantly.
helped or made easier by using a computer
Computer-aided design is common in architecture.

Origin of aided

Latin, adiuvare (to help)

Terms with aided included in their meaning

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help
helped or aided by others
CADacr.
acr: computer-aided design
software helps to create drawings on computer
CADacr.
acr: computer-aided dispatch
helps dispatchers send help quickly using computers
CAD/CAMabbr.
abr: computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing
technology for designing and making products with computers
CADDabbr.
abr: computer-aided design and drafting
using computers to design and draw plans
CADDacr.
acr: Computer-Aided Drug Design
using computers to design new medicines
CAEacr.
acr: Computer-Aided Engineering
using computers to help design and test products
CAMacr.
acr: computer-aided manufacturing
using computers to help make things

Examples of aided in a sentence

  • Aided navigation systems are very reliable.
  • Aided projects often have higher success rates.

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  1. French:assisté, ...
  2. German:unterstützt, ...
  3. Italian:aiutato, sostenuto, ...
  4. Spanish:apoyado, subvencionado, ...
  5. Portuguese:auxiliado, apoiado, ...
  6. Chinese:辅助, 受资助的, ...
  7. Japanese:支援された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُساعَد, مَدْعُوم, ...
  9. Hebrew:נֶעֱזָר, נִתְמַךְ, ...
  10. Russian:помощью, поддерживаемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:допомогою, підтримуваний, ...
  12. Hindi:सहायता-प्राप्त, सहायता प्राप्त, ...
aid
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Definition of aid - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
general helphelp or support provided to someone
  • The organization offers aid to those in need.
assistance help support
2.
financial helpmoney or resources given for assistance
  • The country received foreign aid after the disaster.
assistance support

Verb

1.
general supporttr./intr.provide support or helptr./intr.
  • She aided her friend in moving to a new apartment..
assist help support
2.
financial helptr./intr.assist financially or with resourcestr./intr.
  • The organization aids developing countries with funds.
fund subsidize support
3.
climbingintr.TECH.use tools to assist in climbingintr.TECH.
  • He aided his ascent with ropes and pitons.
assist support
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Expressions with aid

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help someone in need or danger
She came to his aid during the crisis.
help someone in need or trouble
The lifeguard came to the aid of the drowning swimmer.
to raise funds for a cause or organization
The charity run was held in aid of cancer research.
provide support and assistance to someone
They gave aid and comfort to the flood victims.
person helping others in need, often abroad
The aid worker traveled to assist in the refugee camp.
immediate help for injuries or sudden illness
She gave first aid after the accident.

Origin of aid

Latin, adiuvare (to help)

Examples of aid in a sentence

  • The government provided aid to the unemployed.
  • The NGO provided aid to the flood victims.
  • Educational aid is crucial for developing countries.
  • The hearing aid improved her quality of life.
  • A walking aid can help with mobility issues.
  • Proper aids are essential for effective horse training.

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  1. French:aide, aider, ...
  2. German:Hilfe, helfen, ...
  3. Italian:aiuto, assistere, ...
  4. Spanish:ayuda, ayudar, ...
  5. Portuguese:ajuda, ajudar, ...
  6. Chinese:援助, 协助, ...
  7. Japanese:援助, 助ける, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسَاعَدَة, ساعَدَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סִיּוּעַ, לַעֲזֹר, ...
  10. Russian:помощь, помогать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:допомога, допомагати, ...
  12. Hindi:सहायता, मदद करना, ...
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