helps

verb

Definition of helpsnext
present tense third-person singular of help
1
as in aids
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end offered to help her widowed father when he moved into an apartment

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2
as in relieves
to make more bearable or less severe the new ointment didn't help Josh's sunburn one bit

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3
as in prevents
to keep from happening by taking action in advance they couldn't help the way things turned out

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4
as in benefits
to provide with something useful or desirable being independently wealthy certainly helped him during his years as a struggling young artist

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5
as in improves
to make better some minor revisions would help this essay immensely

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for helps
  1. relieves
  2. prevents
  3. improves
  4. alleviates
  5. enhances
  6. supports
  7. soothes
  8. eases
Verb
  • Another important factor is if a jacket limits mobility or gets in the way when the dog relieves itself.
    Madison Yauger, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The partnership relieves overcrowding at the shelter, which has recently seen an uptick in the average length of stay before getting adopted, said shelter spokesperson Jen Smieja.
    JR Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of relieves
Verb
  • Research shows that using your phone prevents you from fully focusing on the present moment and has negative effects on relationships when used in social situations.
    Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
  • These baking sheets also typically have a rim around the edges, which prevents items from sliding off.
    Molly Allen, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of prevents
Verb
  • This typically improves health outcomes.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Burgoo only improves as the flavors marry, particularly when refrigerated overnight.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of improves
Verb
  • This alleviates at least some of that pressure.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Andrew's decision to skip Sandringham — and now the Christmas lunch — also alleviates potential pressure on his brother the King, 76, about the problematic concept of public appearances at this time.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of alleviates
Verb
  • The National Institute of Health reports that sleep improves memory, sharpens decision-making, and enhances problem-solving skills.
    Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The watch is paired with a white rubber strap which enhances the contrast even further.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of enhances
Verb
  • Such emerging opportunities can also be applied to cost benchmarking, scope-of-work planning and management, client-agency performance evaluations and many other key marketing functions that procurement supports.
    Bruno Gralpois, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • But for people living with chronic pain, experts agreed this research supports the idea that healthy eating could be a tool for some relief.
    Brian Mastroianni, Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of supports
Verb
  • The hero ingredient in the Dae Desert Detox Clarifying Shampoo is the brand’s Signature Desert Botanical Blend, which moisturizes, fights frizz, adds shine, soothes the scalp, strengthens and prevents breakage.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Serena Williams soothes any inflammation with her CurrentBody LED mask, while Abby Champion travels everywhere with an acupressure pen.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of soothes
Verb
  • Also in the future is the potential for acquisitions when capex spending eases.
    Michael Flaherty, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
  • None of that eases the pain on the Palouse, where the Cougars must move quickly to replace Dickert, stabilize the program and create a foundation for next season and beyond in the rebuilt Pac-12.
    Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of eases
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