(v. t.) To act as a friend to; to favor; to aid\, benefit, or countenance.

abet aid assist avail bail out bear a hand benefit buddy up comfort do good doctor ease favor get acquainted get chummy with give a boost give a hand give a lift give help help lend a hand lend one aid make friends with play footsie with proffer aid protect rally reclaim redeem relieve remedy render assistance rescue restore resuscitate revive save scrape acquaintance with set up shake hands with succor take in tow take up with win friends