help out

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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In the fund’s years of operation helping out students in other STEM fields, Farmer said recipients have been surprised by its unique approach to helping them. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and Councilmember Michael Mulcahy stopped by to help out Friday afternoon, too. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Continuing the reversal of roles, Aesha helps out in cabins while Kayley takes charge of dinner service. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026 Stewart wasn’t available to help out, but Best did get his hands on the next best thing. — Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for help out

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