aid
noun
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
“visual aids in teaching”
“his job was to give technical assistance over the phone”
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
“he gave me an assist with the housework”
“could not walk without assistance”
gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause
“economic assistance to depressed areas”
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
“no medical care was required”
“the old car needs constant attention”
verb
give help or assistance; be of service
“Everyone helped out during the earthquake”
“Can you help me carry this table?”
improve the condition of
“These pills will help the patient”
Synonymshelp
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University