aid

/ˈād/

Middle English eyden, from Anglo-French aider, from Latin adjutare, frequentative of adjuvare, from ad- + juvare to help

verb

  1. to provide with what is useful or necessary in achieving an end

  2. to give assistance

aid a cause

noun

  1. the act of helping someone

  2. help given : assistance; specifically : tangible means of assistance (such as money or supplies)

  3. aide

climbers in need of aid

providing aid and comfort

abbreviation

  1. Agency for International Development

  2. artificial insemination by donor