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To assist or support someone in need or difficulty
She helped him carry the boxes.
Providing physical assistance
The software will help you with the calculations.
Providing functional assistance
Can be used in various contexts from physical to emotional support
Often used in polite requests for assistance
Can be followed by a gerund (helping) or an infinitive (to help)
Old English 'helpan', related to 'hælpan' (to make whole)
Versatile verb that can be used in formal and informal contexts