1. in the sense of support
- support
- assistance
- backing
- help
- encouragement
- abettance
- succour
- cooperation
- a helping hand
2. in the sense of contributions
- funding
- donations
- subsidies
- contributions
- welfare
- benefits
- grants
- gifts
- charity
- relief
- subvention
- financial assistance
- offerings
- alms
- largesse
- handouts
- sponsorship
- patronage
- scholarships
- backing
- debt remission
- bursaries
- shot in the arm
- a leg up
3. in the sense of abet
- assist
- help
- come to the aid of
- abet
- lend a hand to
- give assistance to
- avail
- be of service to
- sustain
- succour
- back
- support
- second
- back up
- uphold
- stand by
4. in the sense of encourage
Example Sentences of Aid
1. They provide aid to refugees.
2. Medical aid is urgently needed now.
3. He offered aid during emergencies.
4. The organization aims to aid communities.