As‐sist″ (�), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Assisted; p. pr. & vb. n.Assisting.] [L. assistere; ad + sistere to cause to stand, to stand, from stare to stand: cf. F. assister. See Stand.] To give support to in some undertaking or effort, or in time of distress; to help; to aid; to succor.
Assist me, knight. I am undone!
Shak.
Syn. — To help; aid; second; back; support; relieve; succor; befriend; sustain; favor. See Help.