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assists

[/əˈsɪsts/]
verb/noun
auxilia, assistências
1. Third person singular present tense of 'assist': to help or support someone
She assists her colleague with the project.
Ela auxilia seu colega no projeto.
2. Plural noun: instances of helping, particularly in sports when a player helps score
The player recorded three assists in the game.
O jogador teve três assistências no jogo.
3. To provide aid or support in accomplishing a task
The software assists users in managing their finances.
O software auxilia os usuários na gestão de suas finanças.
Synonyms
helpsaidssupportsfacilitates
Antonyms
hindersobstructsimpedes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assistências
Commonly used in sports contexts
São Paulo
assistências
Standard usage in business and sports
Portugal
assistências
Used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

assist with: help someone do something
come to one's assistance: help someone in need
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