helped

helped · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Past tense and past participle of help; gave assistance to someone.

  2. 2.

    Made something easier or better.

  3. 3.

    Served food or drink to someone (in certain contexts).

Related words

Antonyms: hindered, impeded, obstructed
See also: help, helper, helpful, helping
Synonyms: aided, assisted, supported

Etymology

From Old English helpan ("to help, support, succor"), past tense form. Related to Dutch helpen and German helfen.