Word of the Day

Help

September 10, 2018

help / help

verb

to aid or assist Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed. Maria Montessori, 1870-1952 to provide support Words have energy and power with the ability to help, to heal, to hinder, to hurt, to harm, to humiliate and to humble. Yehuda Berg, 1972-   to rescue If the ox knew his own strength, God help us. Greek Proverb   to avoid or keep from doing something When you look into the eyes of an animal you’ve rescued, you can’t help but fall in love. Paul Shaffer, 1949-   to assist or wait on a patron of an establishment I asked a shop owner if he could help me out. Frank Carson, 1926-2012   to keep something from occurring There are two things a person should never be angry at: what they can help, and what they cannot. Traditional Proverb   to serve, as at a meal When it comes to eating, you can sometimes help yourself more by helping yourself less. Richard Armour, 1906-1989   to be beneficial If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity. John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963   to improve The books that help you most are those which make you think the most. Pablo Neruda, 1904-1973   noun the act of assisting someone Dreams do come true, but not without the help of others, a good education, a strong work ethic, and the courage to lean in. Ursula Burns, 1958-   a person hired to assist or work for someone The truth in acting is that we are all hired help. Lorraine Bracco, 1954-   an object or person that provides aid Help from abroad always comes when the rain has stopped. Rwandan Proverb   a way by which things can be remedied, improved, etc. If it’s not fixable, there is no help in worrying. Dalai Lama, 1935-   interjection (exclaimed to alert that one is in need of assistance) Help! The Beatles, 1960-1970
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