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helpmate


Meanings
  • Noun

    A person who provides assistance, support or assistance to another.

  • Noun

    A spouse, especially a wife, regarded as providing assistance and support to her husband.


Synonyms

aide , helper , helpmeet , tutor
Rhymes
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mate , fate , create , ate , great
Variants
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helpmate , helpmates
Etymology
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From Old English hylpan, meaning 'to help'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'helpmate' has been used in literature, such as in Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew'.

  2. The word 'helpmate' has Germanic origins.

  3. In some cultures, the concept of a 'helpmate' has been used to describe the role of a wife in supporting her husband's career and social status.


Related Concepts
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  1. assistance: The act of helping or providing support to someone.

  2. spouse: A partner in marriage.


Culture
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In literature and art, the term 'helpmate' has been used to describe a supportive and loyal spouse, particularly a wife.

How to Memorize "helpmate"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person extending a hand to help someone in need.
    - Visualize a couple working together in a supportive relationship.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'helpmate' with 'support', 'assistance', and 'partner'.
    - Remember that a 'helpmate' is someone who provides aid and comfort.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'helpmate' as 'Helpful Partner Makes Amazing Team'.


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