To give support to in some undertaking or effort, or in time of distress; to help; to aid; to succor.

To lend aid; to help.

To lend aid or support in some undertaking or effort. (No authority over the activity is implied.)

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"

give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"

a new service that can help employees estimate how much they should allocate for the Unreimbursed Medical Spending Account

On-line Help system for the Human Resources and Financial systems.

IG assistance is the simple process of making phone calls, asking questions, or soliciting helpful information from appropriate offices or agencies or putting complainants in touch with people, offices, or agencies who can address their concerns. Assistance is used when there is no evidence or allegation of wrongdoing and only assistance is required to remedy the problem.

In this context to contribute effort in the complete accomplishment of an ultimate purpose or aim.