assistance

Definitions of assistance
  1. noun
    a resource
    synonyms: aide, soutien
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    type of:
    ressource
    a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed
  2. noun
    aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
    synonyms: aide sociale
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    type of:
    allocation d'Aide publique, assistance sociale
    governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
  3. noun
    the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
    synonyms: aide, coup de main, soutien
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    recours
    act of turning to for assistance
    aide, secours
    assistance in time of difficulty
    service
    an act of help or assistance
    gîte
    the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a need
    aide, appui, secours, soutien, support
    aiding the cause or policy or interests of
    service
    the performance of duties by a waiter or servant
    puériculture
    a service involving care for other people's children
    consolation, réconfort
    the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction
    adhésion
    faithful support for a cause or political party or religion
    plaidoyer
    active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
    adhésion, approbation
    the act of endorsing
    acceptation, approbation
    the formal act of approving
    soulagement
    the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence
    grâce, miséricorde
    alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed
    type of:
    activité, occupation
    any specific behavior
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