in aid of

idiom

chiefly British

: in order to help (something or someone)

The event is being held in aid of charity.

in aid of refugees

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Increasingly, their 2024-25 season is becoming about small positives — tiny consolations that can help supporters believe that this slog is in aid of something. —

Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 Moorefield pleaded guilty in September to federal charges of conspiracy to engage in animal fighting and interstate travel in aid of racketeering. —

Luke Barr, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024 All of this tinkering was in aid of Cocioba’s main mission: to become a flower designer. —

Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024 Daniel was one of seven Aryan Brotherhood members already serving life in federal prison to be charged with murder in aid of racketeering for the notorious prison gang. —

Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in aid of