helpmate
noun
; Southern often ˈhep- also ˈheəp-\
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Synonyms for helpmate
Synonyms
adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, coadjutor, deputy, helper, helpmeet, lieutenant, mate, sidekick
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Tucci is a fine actor, but he is stuck with the part that more often goes to women in film; he is cast as the loving and frustrated helpmate who simply isn’t given enough material to create a substantial character. — Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter, "'The Children Act': Film Review | TIFF 2017," 9 Sep. 2017 But his biggest loss was that of his beloved wife and helpmate, Raisa, who died of leukaemia in 1999. — The Economist, "How Mikhail Gorbachev ended the cold war," 31 Aug. 2017 No vehicular helpmate is ever quite as there for you. — Dan Neil, WSJ, "Honda Odyssey: The Gas-Powered Marital Aid," 10 Aug. 2017 CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make a grueling task much simpler by taking on a helpmate. — Jeraldine Saunders, The Mercury News, "Horoscope: March 28, 2017," 28 Mar. 2017 Try to have someone come with you or meet you at the E.R. who can serve as your advocate and helpmate. — Jane E. Brody, New York Times, "Strategies to Navigate the Emergency Room," 15 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'helpmate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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helpmate
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