In aid of something/somebody
preposition
Help or support for someone or something.
She's running a marathon in aid of cancer research.
Often appears as...
- organize an event in aid of
- run a marathon in aid of
preposition
Used to question the purpose or intention of something.
You keep studying even on holidays, but in aid of what?
Often appears as...
- in aid of what
- do this in aid of
preposition
Help or support for someone or something.
She's running a marathon in aid of cancer research.
Often appears as...
- organize an event in aid of
- run a marathon in aid of
preposition
Used to question the purpose or intention of something.
You keep studying even on holidays, but in aid of what?
Often appears as...
- in aid of what
- do this in aid of
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Charitable Context
Often used for charity or fundraising events and efforts.
Celebrities performed in aid of the flood relief fund.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Financial Support
The phrase doesn't only imply financial help, but any form of support.
Volunteers worked tirelessly in aid of the displaced families.
Pro Tip 3/3Helping Individuals
It can be used to describe help provided directly to individuals.
The fundraiser was held in aid of the injured firefighter.
Pro Tip 1/3Charitable Context
Often used for charity or fundraising events and efforts.
Celebrities performed in aid of the flood relief fund.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Financial Support
The phrase doesn't only imply financial help, but any form of support.
Volunteers worked tirelessly in aid of the displaced families.
Pro Tip 3/3Helping Individuals
It can be used to describe help provided directly to individuals.
The fundraiser was held in aid of the injured firefighter.
Pro Tip 1/3Charitable Context
Often used for charity or fundraising events and efforts.
Celebrities performed in aid of the flood relief fund.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Financial Support
The phrase doesn't only imply financial help, but any form of support.
Volunteers worked tirelessly in aid of the displaced families.
Pro Tip 3/3Helping Individuals
It can be used to describe help provided directly to individuals.
The fundraiser was held in aid of the injured firefighter.
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