Better ways to say "to help"

Question

There's obviously ayudar, but I'm looking for some more varied ways. English has plenty:

• to lend a hand
• to aid
• to assist
• to facilitate

What synonyms does Spanish have for "ayudar"?

There's no better way than ayudar. - jeezzle, Apr 6, 2011

I agree! - Sheily, Apr 6, 2011

Ayudar may be the BEST way, but after saying it 7 times in my essay I'm feeling like I need some variety. :) - crazyjugglerdrummer, Apr 6, 2011

Answer 1

Dar, echar una mano.

Answer 2

patrocinar, apoyar, costear, mediar, aliviar, coadyuvar, paliar, influir, sostener, reforzar, socorrer, asistir, donar, auxiliar, fomentar, impulsar, subvencionar, proteger, favorecer, tender la mano, echar un cable, echar una mano, arrimar el hombro, subvenir, ir a una, amparar, socorrer la plaza, cooperar, defender, colaborar, secundar, contribuir, echar un capote, remediar

WE also have plenty

Have a look at this page.

the link is just taking me to the homepage. Which of those words most literally mean 'to help'? It seems like there's a wide variety of different similar words listed. - crazyjugglerdrummer, Apr 6, 2011