Aid vs Assist vs Facilitate vs Support

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Aid

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 noun

Assist

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 verb

Facilitate

Top 2000 (comum) C1 verb

Support

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 verb

	Aid	Assist	Facilitate	Support
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/eɪd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/eɪd/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/əˈsɪst/","/əˈsɪsts/","/əˈsɪstɪd/","/əˈsɪstɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əˈsɪst/","/əˈsɪsts/","/əˈsɪstɪd/","/əˈsɪstɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/","/fəˈsɪlɪteɪts/","/fəˈsɪlɪteɪtɪd/","/fəˈsɪlɪteɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/","/fəˈsɪlɪteɪts/","/fəˈsɪlɪteɪtɪd/","/fəˈsɪlɪteɪtɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/səˈpɔːt/","/səˈpɔːts/","/səˈpɔːtɪd/","/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/səˈpɔːrt/","/səˈpɔːrts/","/səˈpɔːrtɪd/","/səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/"]/
Significado	Ajuda ou apoio a alguém. Help or support someone.	Ajudar alguém com alguma coisa. To help someone with something.	Tornar um processo mais fácil ou ajudar alguém a fazer algo. To make a process easier or help someone do something.	Dar ajuda ou assistência. To give help or assistance.
Exemplo	The organization provided aid to the victims of the natural disaster.	I will assist you with your homework tonight.	The new trade agreement should facilitate more rapid economic growth.	I want to support my friends in their endeavors.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	B2	B1	C1	A2
Classe gramatical	noun	verb	verb	verb
Colocações	emergency, humanitarian, cash, appeal for, call for, extend, agency, worker, budget, ask for, enlist, come to somebody’s, in aid of, with the aid of, without the aid of, effective, essential, useful, aid to	greatly, materially, ably, be designed to, in, with	greatly, further, be designed to, help (to)	overwhelmingly, fervently, fully, agree to, pledge to, promise to, in, be well supported, be widely supported, support and encourage somebody/​something, overwhelmingly, fervently, fully, agree to, pledge to, promise to, in, be well supported, be widely supported, support and encourage somebody/​something, financially, generously, partially, help (to), through, financially, generously, partially, help (to), through, strongly, weakly, adequately, appear to, seem to, tend to, be supported by data, be supported by evidence, be well supported
Antônimos	hinder, obstruct, neglect	hinder, impede, obstruct	hinder, obstruct, impede	oppose, hinder, neglect
Erros comuns	Confused with 'aide', which refers to a helper or assistant., Omitting the object, as in saying 'She aids' instead of 'She aids the students.', Using 'aid' as a noun without a clear context, such as 'I need aid' without specifying.	Using 'assist' without an object (e.g., 'I assist.' should be 'I assist you.')., Confusing 'assist' with 'resist' due to similar spelling., Incorrectly using 'assist' in a passive sentence without context.	Confused with 'facilitate' and 'facilitator' - remember 'facilitate' is a verb., Using 'facilitate' without an object - always specify what you're making easier., Mispronouncing the word - ensure the emphasis is on the 'cil' part.	Confused with 'supplement', which means to add to something., Using 'support' as a noun without clarification (e.g. 'She gave support' is vague)., Mixing up 'support' and 'oppose'.
Notas de uso	Use 'aid' em situações formais e informais. Adequado para discutir ajuda em emergências ou apoio na educação. Evite em ambientes casuais onde palavras mais simples como 'help' são preferidas. Use 'aid' in both formal and informal situations. Appropriate for discussing help in emergencies or support in education. Avoid in casual settings where simpler words like 'help' are preferred.	Use 'assist' (ajudar) em locais onde a ajuda é fornecida. É adequado para contextos escritos e falados, sendo frequentemente usado em ambientes profissionais. Evite em conversas casuais onde termos mais simples como 'ajudar' podem ser preferidos. Use 'assist' in places where help is provided. It is suitable for both written and spoken contexts, often used in professional settings. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler terms like 'help' may be preferred.	Use 'facilitar' em contextos profissionais ou acadêmicos. Soa formal, então evite em conversas casuais. É apropriado ao discutir reuniões, projetos ou ambientes de aprendizado. Use 'facilitate' in professional or academic settings. It sounds formal, so avoid it in casual conversations. It’s appropriate when discussing meetings, projects, or learning environments.	Essa palavra pode ser usada em vários contextos, como apoio emocional, ajuda financeira ou apoio a uma causa. É apropriada tanto em contextos casuais quanto formais. This word can be used in many contexts like emotional support, financial help, or supporting a cause. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.

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Perguntas frequentes: Aid vs Assist vs Facilitate vs Support

Qual é a diferença entre Aid, Assist, Facilitate e Support?

Aid: Help or support someone. Assist: To help someone with something. Facilitate: To make a process easier or help someone do something. Support: To give help or assistance.

Qual é mais avançada: Aid, Assist, Facilitate e Support?

Facilitate é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Aid, Assist, Facilitate e Support estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Aid: B2, Assist: B1, Facilitate: C1, Support: A2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Aid, Assist, Facilitate e Support?

Aid: noun, Assist: verb, Facilitate: verb, Support: verb.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Aid: The organization provided aid to the victims of the natural disaster. Assist: I will assist you with your homework tonight. Facilitate: The new trade agreement should facilitate more rapid economic growth. Support: I want to support my friends in their endeavors.

Posso usar Aid, Assist, Facilitate e Support de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Aid, Assist, Facilitate e Support são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.