To have given advice and instruction
Past tense for to provide assistance to someone or something
“Her friends would help whenever they could as she recovered from her illness.”
Past tense for to contribute in some way to
“Some bright colors will certainly help the room's dullness.”
Past tense for to prevent oneself from
“I couldn't help noticing that your shirt is inside-out.”
Past tense for to invest in or provide financial assistance
“Will you help me so I can get this business off the ground?”
Past tense for to provide physiological relief
“These bandages will help my wound.”
Past tense for to take possession of, usually under suspicious circumstances
“He will then help himself to the contents of the tip jar when the shift is done.”
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