I . v. a.
1.
Relieve, succor, save.
2.
Assist, serve, support, aid, second, back, abet, co-operate with, take part with.
3.
Remedy, cure, heal, restore, better, improve, alleviate, ameliorate.
4.
Prevent, hinder, withstand, resist, repress, control.
5.
Avoid, forbear, refrain from.
II . v. n.
Lend aid, contribute assistance, give a lift.
III . n.
1.
Assistance, aid, succor, support.
2.
Remedy, relief.
3.
Helper, assistant.