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.

Examples of help out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On her Instagram Stories, the singer posted photos of her and Bronx relearning how to skate, as well as Bronx helping out his little brother. —

Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024 Chu, 44, grew up doing his homework or helping out in his family’s restaurant, absorbing his parents’ love of American pop culture as well as the spirit of entrepreneurship alive in some of his parents’ customers. —

Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024 Celebrity publicists said they’re being inundated with requests from clients to help out the White House now that Biden stepped aside. —

Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 July 2024 From Melissa Joan Hart taking care of her little siblings to Sydney Sweeney paying her mom's mortgage, see how these young stars helped out their families For these actors, becoming a child star came along with more than just fame. —

Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for help out

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