n. 25B6; noun
with the aid of his colleagues he prepared a manifesto : ASSISTANCE, support, help, backing, cooperation, succour; a helping hand.
humanitarian aid : RELIEF, charity, financial assistance, donations, contributions, subsidies, handouts, subvention; debt remission; historical alms.
a hospital aid : HELPER, assistant, girl/man Friday.
hindrance.
25B6; verb
he provided an army to aid the King of England : HELP, assist, abet, come to someone's aid, give assistance, lend a hand, be of service; avail, succour, sustain.
essences can aid restful sleep : FACILITATE, promote, encourage, help, further, boost; speed up, hasten, accelerate, expedite.
hinder.