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What are suffixes for assist?

There aren't many common suffixes specifically for "assist." However, depending on the meaning you're trying to convey, you could consider these options:

For emphasizing helping or aiding:

* -ance: assistance (noun)

* -ant: assistant (noun)

* -er: assister (noun - less common)

* -ive: assistive (adjective)

For emphasizing support or encouragement:

* -ive: supportive (adjective)

* -or: supporter (noun)

* -ing: supporting (verb - present participle)

For creating a related word:

* -ed: assisted (verb - past participle)

* -ing: assisting (verb - present participle)

* -er: assister (noun - less common)

Note: The suffix "-ance" is commonly used to form nouns related to actions or states, while "-ant" forms nouns referring to people or things that perform the action. The suffix "-ive" creates adjectives related to the noun.

Remember to choose the suffix that best fits the context and the intended meaning.

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