Help
/hɛlp/noun
To make it easier for someone to do something by offering one’s services or resources.
Did you know?The Old English word for 'help' was closely tied to the idea of divine assistance, invoking a sense of magical intervention in times of need.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kelp-
“to help, to gather, to support”
Old English
Old English
helpan
“to aid, support, or assist”
Middle English
Middle English
helpen
“to assist, to alleviate suffering or difficulty”
Modern English
English
help
“to aid or provide assistance in various forms”