aid

/eɪd/

noun

Help, typically of a practical nature.

he saw the pilot slumped in his cockpit and went to his aid

assistance,support

transitive verb

Help, assist, or support (someone or something) in the achievement of something.

women were aided in childbirth by midwives

help,assist,abet,come to the aid of,give assistance to,lend a hand to,be of service to