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aid
Anoun
care, attention, aid, tending
 the work of caring for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needed constant attention"
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aid, assist, assistance, help
 the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"
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aid, assistance, help
 a resource; "visual aids in teaching"; "economic assistance to depressed areas"
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aid, economic aid
 a gift of money to support a worthy person or cause
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Bverb
help, aid
 improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient"
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help, assist, aid
 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"
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