helped along
Given a boost
To help something along is to assist its progress or development, often with a gentle push rather than dramatic intervention.
You might help a negotiation along by making introductions, or help a plant along with fertilizer.
The phrase suggests acceleration of something already in motion: The wine helped the conversation along.
Sometimes implies artificial assistance: His father's connections helped his career along.
- lent a handProvided voluntary assistance
- alongsideAt the side of
- aidSupport given freely
- enablingMaking something feasible
- coachingGuiding others to improve
urging · motivation · support · mentorship · simplification · cheerleading · navigation · backing · morale-boosting · streamlining · pushed forward · preparation · inspiration · instruction · paved the way · cooperation · direction · leadership
helped alonghindered
Slowed or obstructed
blocked · impeded · obstructed · held back · hampered
helped alongslowed down
Reduced velocity
held up · delayed · retarded · stalled · bogged down
helped alongabandoned
Left behind completely
left behind · deserted · forsaken · neglected · hung out to dry
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