Definition of help - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
aid persontr./intr. provide assistance to someonetr./intr.
- She always helps her friends in need..
2.
support otherstr./intr. alleviate the burden of someone elsetr./intr.
- The new assistant helped reduce his workload.
3.
can't helptr. cannot avoid or stoptr.
- I can't help laughing at that joke..
4.
support progresstr./intr. promote or contribute to improvementtr./intr.
- The medicine helped his recovery.
5.
serving foodtr. Rare serve a customer or someone with foodtr. Rare
- Please help yourself to the buffet.
Noun
1.
supportassistance given to someone in need
- She offered her help to the elderly neighbor..
2.
employeesUS one or more people employed to assistUS
- The farm help arrived early in the morning.
3.
technologyTECH. documentation provided with computer softwareTECH.
- The help menu explains how to use the program.
Expressions with help
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provide assistance to escape a difficult situation
He helped out his friend who was in debt..
unable to be helped or improved by anyone
The old car is beyond help.
be unable to stop oneself from doing something
She cannot help laughing at his jokes.
assist someone or something to progress
She helped her friend along during tough times..
plea or signal indicating need for assistance
His sudden silence was a cry for help that went unnoticed..
support will arrive very soon or is nearby
Stay calm, help is at hand.
take food or drink without needing permission or an invitation
At the buffet, you can help yourself to any dish you like..
serve yourself without assistance
Please help yourself to the snacks on the table.
cannot stop yourself from doing something
I can't help laughing at his jokes.
people who act to improve things are more likely to succeed
She started applying everywhere, saying God helps those who help themselves.
assist in making progress or development
She added some music to help things along.
unable to stop oneself from doing something impulsive or habitual
She can't help herself from checking her phone constantly.
cannot avoid doing something even if you want to stop
I cannot help but laugh at his jokes.
feel unable to stop oneself from doing something
She cannot help herself from eating chocolate every day.
feel compelled to experience or do something
She could not help but get emotional during the speech.
act without control due to strong feelings or urges
She could not help herself and started to cry.
expresses hope for divine intervention in a situation
God help him if he tries to argue with her.
warns someone of serious consequences if they do something
God help you if you break that vase!
used to ask for divine help or intervention
Heaven help us in this difficult time.
take food or drink for yourself without asking
Please help yourself to some cake.
used to express frustration or anger
So help me, if you don't stop that noise!
express belief that self-effort brings divine or practical help
God helps them who help themselves encourages personal effort.
encourage people to solve problems by their own effort
Heaven helps those who help themselves, so start working on your goals.
no way to avoid or change something
The storm is coming, and there's no help for it.
Origin of help
Old English, helpan (to help)
Terms with help included in their meaning
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gratitude
express deep gratitude for help or kindness received
appreciation
shows especially strong gratitude for help, kindness, or a gift
tips
guidance offered to help someone decide
mobility
stick to lean on for walking help
support
rely on someone for support or help
relationship
associate who provides help or support
independent action
done without any help from others
help
act of helping or assisting someone
physical support
help keep from falling or collapsing
guidance
help someone learn by showing or explaining
help
offer help or services without being paid or asked
independence
without any help from others
help offer
ask if someone needs help or support
alone
without any help from others
no assistance
without help from others
support
rely on someone for support or help
request
ask someone to help you with something
helping hand
help someone with a task or request
readiness
ready or willing to help or participate
requiring help
requiring immediate assistance or support
childcare
help someone, usually a child, go to sleep
emergency help
rescue someone from danger or death
polite refusal
no need for help or more action
travel
office providing information and help to tourists
Examples of help in a sentence
The teacher helps students understand difficult concepts. She helped him carry the heavy boxes. Volunteers helped clean up the park. She can't help feeling nervous before exams. We can't help admiring his talent. Regular exercise helps maintain good health.
The tutorial helped me understand the concept better. The waiter will help you with the dessert selection. She helped her guests with the serving of the main course. His help was crucial during the crisis. They sought help from the local community. The restaurant hired extra help for the weekend. During harvest, additional help is always needed. Refer to the help section for troubleshooting tips. The software's help file includes installation instructions.
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- French:aider, aide, ...
- German:helfen, Hilfe, ...
- Italian:assistere, assistenza, ...
- Spanish:ayudar, ayuda, ...
- Portuguese:ajudar, ajuda, ...
- Chinese:帮助, 援助, ...
- Japanese:助ける, 助け, ...
- Arabic:سَاعَدَ, مُسَاعَدَة, ...
- Hebrew:לַעֲזוֹר, עֶזְרָה, ...
- Russian:помогать, помощь, ...
- Ukrainian:допомагати, допомога, ...
- Hindi:मदद करना, मदद, ...
Definition of HELP - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: heat escape lessening positionTECH. position to keep warm in cold waterTECH.
- He used the HELP to stay warm in the sea.
- She taught the children the HELP for emergencies.
- The HELP can save lives in icy waters.
View all translations of HELP
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- French:position de conservation de la chaleur, ...
- German:Wärmehaltungslage, ...
- Italian:posizione per ridurre la dispersione di calore, ...
- Spanish:posición fetal de supervivencia, ...
- Portuguese:HELP, ...
- Chinese:减少散热姿势, ...
- Japanese:熱喪失軽減姿勢, ...
- Arabic:وضعية تقليل فقدان الحرارة, ...
- Hebrew:תְּנוּחַת שִׁמּוּר חוֹם, ...
- Russian:поза для сохранения тепла, ...
- Ukrainian:положення для зменшення втрати тепла, ...
- Hindi:ऊष्मा ह्रास कम करने की स्थिति, ...
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