be in aid of (someone or something)

be in aid of (someone or something)

To support or help (someone or something). The fundraiser is in aid of the local family whose house just burned down. I know $6 a cookie is a bit pricey, but this bake sale is in aid of the school's basketball team. Once everyone heard that it was in aid of a good cause, they were more than happy to donate their time.

See also: aid, of

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be in aid of

to be intended to help, cure, or resolve. What is all this in aid of? I don't understand what your comments are in aid of.

See also: aid, of

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