Synonyms for

Helps

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

Definition

To give assistance or support to someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

service serve avail assistance helper aid assistant assist facilitate helponeself help supporter assists aids supports guides facilitates serves backstops relieves benefits contributes cooperates eases encourages fosters promotes reinforces rescues stabilizes upholds

Synonyms by register

Formal

assists aids facilitates supports

Informal

backs gives a hand pitches in lends a hand

Literary

succors befriends advocates

Antonyms

hinders obstructs impairs damages harms prevents thwarts

Common collocations

  • helps to prevent
  • helps to solve
  • helps to improve
  • helps to reduce
  • helps with
  • helps out
  • helps someone
  • helps to achieve

Word family

noun help
verb help
adjective helpful
adverb helpfully

Usage note

The verb 'helps' is often followed by an infinitive without 'to' (e.g., 'It helps me relax') or by a gerund (e.g., 'It helps relaxing').

Example sentences

  1. My little brother helps me with my homework.
  2. The fire department helps people in emergencies.
  3. I need someone to help me carry this heavy box.
  4. The teacher helps the students learn new things.
  5. My dog helps me feel less lonely.

Quotes

  • No one has ever become poor by giving.
  • Be the change you wish to see in the world.
  • The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words