aided

[/ˈeɪdɪd/]

verb (past tense and past participle)

ajudado

1. helped or assisted someone in doing something

She aided her elderly neighbor with groceries.

Ela ajudou sua vizinha idosa com compras.

2. contributed to or facilitated the accomplishment of something

The new software aided in improving productivity.

O novo software ajudou a melhorar a produtividade.

3. provided support or resources to someone

The government aided the disaster victims.

O governo auxiliou as vítimas do desastre.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ajudado

most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

ajudado

standard usage in European Portuguese

General

auxiliado

more formal alternative in both variants

aided and abetted - ajudado e encorajado (helped and encouraged, often in wrongdoing)

with the aid of - com a ajuda de (with the help of)

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