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• the new test should aid in the early detection of the disease.
• this feature is designed to aid inexperienced users.
• aided by heat and strong winds, the fire quickly spread.
• some perfumes aid restful sleep.

aid

1. to help somebody/something to do something, especially by making it easier
• synonym assist
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• The new test should aid in the early detection of the disease.
• This feature is designed to aid inexperienced users.
• Aided by heat and strong winds, the fire quickly spread.
• Some perfumes aid restful sleep.
• They were accused of aiding his escape.
• They were accused of aiding him in his escape.
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2. to help somebody to do something illegal or wrong
• She stands accused of aiding and abetting the crime.
• He was charged with aiding and abetting the robbers.

Extra Examples

• Aided by fire and strong winds, the fire quickly spread.
• Candidates are aided by volunteers who do doorstep canvassing.
• Computers can be used to aid in management decision-making.
• Each group is aided by a tutor or consultant.
• New drugs are now available to aid recovery.
• Peppermint aids digestion.
• The dolphin’s skin is designed to aid maximum swimming efficiency.
• The government has promised to aid and support the new venture.
• to facilitate/assist/aid a process/transition
• to facilitate/assist/aid the development of something.

Verb Forms

• present simple I / you / we / they aid
• he / she / it aids
• past simple aided
• past participle aided
• -ing form aiding

Word Origin

• late Middle English: from Old French aide (noun), aidier (verb), based on Latin adjuvare, from ad- ‘towards’ + juvare ‘to help’.