Past tense of assist; helped or aided someone in accomplishing a task or goal.
From Latin 'assistere' meaning 'to stand by, help', composed of 'ad-' (to) + 'sistere' (to cause to stand). Entered English via Old French in the 15th century.
The word 'assisted' has taken on profound meaning in modern healthcare with 'assisted suicide' and 'assisted living', showing how language evolves to address societal needs and ethical discussions.
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