assistance

considerable, great, real, substantial

limited

invaluable, valuable

practical

special

direct, emergency, immediate

The doctor provided immediate assistance when the patient collapsed in the waiting room.

mutual

The two neighbors agreed to provide mutual assistance whenever either one needed help with their gardens.

expert, professional

external, outside

foreign, international

government, national

The hospital received national assistance to build a new emergency department.

public, social, welfare

Families with low income can apply for public assistance to help pay their bills.

personal

My grandmother receives personal assistance from a caregiver who helps her with daily tasks.

humanitarian

economic, financial, legal, material, medical, military, technical

give sb, offer (sb), provide, render

The charity offered assistance to families affected by the recent flood.

get, receive

My grandmother got assistance from a social worker after her surgery.

pledge, promise (sb)

The government pledged assistance to families affected by the flood.

be in need of, need, require

expect

ask for, call for, seek

When the car broke down on the highway, we called for assistance from a nearby mechanic.

turn to sb for

When I couldn't fix my computer, I turned to my brother for assistance.

be of, come to sb's

When the car broke down, a passing motorist quickly came to our assistance.

welcome

with/without ~

She managed to finish the project without assistance from her team members.

~ for

The government provided financial assistance for small businesses affected by the pandemic.

~ from

The refugees received crucial assistance from several international organizations during the crisis.

~ in

The teacher offered assistance in preparing students for the final exam.

~ with

The teacher offered assistance with my homework when I struggled to understand the math problems.