help

(eg. tone, ancient, metaphor )

help /ˈhɛlp/ ?

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(n) the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
(n) a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
(n) a resource
(n) a means of serving
(v) give help or assistance; be of service
(v) improve the condition of
(v) be of use
(v) abstain from doing; always used with a negative
(v) help to some food; help with food or drink
(v) contribute to the furtherance of
(v) take or use
(v) improve; change for the better

An innovative center in Florida has helped scores of homeowners avert foreclosure.
Reading a book may not burn many calories, but the right material may help kids shed pounds.
In the fight for control of the New York Central, both sides went looking for outside help.

"Protecting those we are here to help nonetheless does require killing, capturing, or turning the insurgents. We will not shrink from that; indeed, you have been taking the fight to the enemy and we will continue to do so," he added.
on Jul 4, 2010 By: David Petraeus Source: Washington Post
Mr. Obama started by saying, "We will fight this spill with everything we've got:we will do whatever's necessary to help the Gulf Coast and its people recover from this tragedy."
on Jun 17, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: FOXNews
"I want to make it clear that we will do whatever it takes not only to stabilise the system but to help going forward, and that means perhaps some pretty big steps that we wouldn't take in ordinary times," Mr Darling said.
on Oct 5, 2008 By: Alistair Darling Source: Times Online