helped out
Gave a hand
Helped out means assisted, especially by contributing effort when someone needed it: My brother helped out with the move.
The "out" adds a sense of stepping in to relieve a burden or fill a gap, distinguishing it from more routine helping.
She helped out at the shelter on weekends.
Gave assistance to
- contributedGave toward shared goal
- facilitatedMade something simpler
- enabledMade something possible
- supportedGave aid or backing
pitched in · lent a hand · stepped up · came through · backed up · chipped in · took over · filled in
Worked jointly with others
- cooperatedActed jointly with others
- partneredJoined with another
- joined forcesCombined efforts toward one aim
- coordinatedArranged to work together
worked together · teamed up · pulled together · joint effort · collective action · mutual aid · rallied around
Made less severe
- alleviatedMade less severe
- rescuedFreed from danger
- savedKept from loss
- pulled throughOvercame a crisis
aided
Gave assistance to
- contributedGave toward shared goal
- facilitatedMade something simpler
- enabledMade something possible
supported · pitched in · lent a hand · stepped up · came through · backed up · chipped in · took over · filled in · stood in
collaborated
Worked jointly with others
- cooperatedActed jointly with others
- partneredJoined with another
- joined forcesCombined efforts toward one aim
worked together · teamed up · coordinated · pulled together · joint effort · collective action · mutual aid · rallied around
eased
Made less severe
- alleviatedMade less severe
- rescuedFreed from danger
- savedKept from loss
got through · pulled through · relieved · cushioned · tide over
helped outhindered
Slowed or obstructed
obstructed · impeded · sabotaged · thwarted · hampered
helped outabandoned
Left behind completely
left in the lurch · deserted · neglected · let down · hung out to dry
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