aid (
http://definr.com/aid)
n 1: a resource: "visual aids in teaching"; "economic assistance
to depressed areas" [syn:
assistance,
help]
2: 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";
"rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in
unloading" [syn:
assist,
assistance,
help]
3: a gift of money to support a worthy person or cause [syn: {economic
aid}]
4: the work of caring for or attending to someone or something;
"no medical care was required"; "the old car needed
constant attention" [syn:
care,
attention,
tending]
v 1: give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped
out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this
table?" "She never helps around the house" [syn:
help,
assist]
2: improve the condition of; "These pills will help the
patient" [syn:
help]