verb

1. To help.

   "This book will assist you in getting your life in order."

2. To make a pass that leads directly towards scoring.

3. To help compensate for what is missing with the help of a medical technique or therapy.

4. To stand (at a place) or to (an opinion).

   "A great part of the nobility assisted to his opinion."

5. To be present (at an event, occasion etc.).