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helpen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • aid verb To help or support someone, or to make something easier.
  • hand noun The part of the body at the end of the arm, used for grasping and manipulating objects.
  • help verb To provide assistance to someone or something.
  • profit noun The financial gain made after subtracting costs from revenue.

Senses

helpen is used for these senses in English:

  • aid (transitive) To provide support to; to further the progress of; to help; to assist.
  • hand (transitive) To lead, guide, or assist with the hand; to conduct.
  • help (transitive) To provide assistance to (someone or something).
  • profit (transitive) To benefit (somebody), be of use to (somebody).

aid — full definition

  1. verb To help or support someone, or to make something easier.
  2. noun Help, support, or resources given to someone in need.

hand — full definition

  1. noun The part of the body at the end of the arm, used for grasping and manipulating objects.
  2. noun The cards a player is holding in a card game, or a single round of play.
  3. noun Help or assistance, especially physical.
  4. noun A worker or laborer, especially one hired for manual work.
  5. verb To pass or give something to someone using the hand.

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