helps along
Assists the process
To help along is to assist progress or development, usually with gentle encouragement rather than dramatic intervention.
You might help along a negotiation with a well-timed suggestion, or help a plant along with fertilizer: A little praise helps the learning process along.
The phrase implies something already in motion that needs a push.
- lend a handOffer assistance to someone
- adviseGive counsel to
- pushForce something away
- egg onUrge to action
- cooperateWork jointly with others
encourage · cheer on · inspire · carry · assist · motivate · reassure · guide · teach · empathize · expedite · mentor · empower · facilitate · pave the way · invigorate · nurture · steer
helps alonghinders
Creates obstacles for
impedes · obstructs · blocks · hampers · holds back
helps alongabandons
Ceases to support
neglects · deserts · forsakes · ignores · disregards
helps alongdiscourages
Lessens motivation to act
disheartens · demoralizes · undermines · dampens · dispirits
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