ABET

transitive verb (~ted; ~ting) Etymology: Middle English ~ten, from Anglo-French ~er, from a- (from Latin ad-) + beter to bait, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English bǣtan to bait Date: 14th century to actively second and encourage (as an activity or plan) ; forward , to assist or support in the achievement of a purpose , see: incite ~ment noun ~tor also ~ter noun