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refuge vs assist

assist vs refuge

refuge and assist both are nouns.

refuge is not a verb while assist is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
refuge Yes No No No
assist Yes No Yes No
As nouns, assist is a hypernym of refuge; that is, assist is a word with a broader meaning than refuge:
  • refuge: act of turning to for assistance
  • assist: the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Other hypernyms of refuge include aid, assistance, help.
refuge (noun) assist (noun)
act of turning to for assistance (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play
a shelter from danger or hardship the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
something or someone turned to for assistance or security
a safe place
refuge (verb) assist (verb)
act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
work for, or be a servant to
give help or assistance; be of service
Difference between refuge and assist

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