Synonyms for

Helped

Verb / helpt / Another word for helped — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To assist or aid someone in doing something.

Synonyms & similar words

aid serve assist avail help helponeself facilitate aided assisted supported guided coached facilitated served contributed backed encouraged abetted promoted reinforced fostered strengthened boosted bolstered uplifted empowered

Synonyms by register

Formal

assisted aided supported facilitated

Informal

backed pitched in lent a hand gave a hand

Literary

succored befriended

Antonyms

hindered obstructed impeded thwarted hampered prevented

Common collocations

  • helped me
  • helped him
  • helped her
  • helped them
  • helped a lot
  • helped out
  • helped to
  • helped to solve

Word family

noun help
verb help
adjective helpful
adverb helpfully

Usage note

The past tense and past participle of 'help' is 'helped'. It is often used with 'to' before an infinitive, but 'to' can be omitted (e.g., 'He helped me (to) finish').

Example sentences

  1. She helped her little brother tie his shoes.
  2. He helped his friend carry the heavy box.
  3. We helped clean up the park.
  4. She always helps her grandma with the cooking.
  5. He helped his team win the game.

Quotes

  • We rise by lifting others. - Robert Ingersoll
  • The greatest gift you can give someone is your time because when you give your time, you are giving a portion of your life that you will never get back. - Anonymous
  • Help others achieve their dreams and you will achieve yours. - Les Brown

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