help out

phrasal verb

helped out; helping out; helps out

: to do something so another person's job or task is easier

I can't do this myself. Won't someone please help me out?

I sometimes help out in the kitchen.

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Pink and Hart also share daughter Willow Sage, 13, and their two kids frequently help out their mom with her on-stage performances. —

Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024 Other research in adults has also linked regular participation in both volunteering and more informal acts of kindness — such as helping out a neighbor — to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. —

Maria Godoy, NPR, 25 Dec. 2024 Aiden is always willing to help out his fellow band members and is a staple in our band community. —

Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024 Randall, a receiver, helped out at running back on Saturday due to injuries at the position that decimated Clemson’s depth. —

The Athletic College Football Staff, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for help out