Be in aid of Meaning in English
expression
BEE in AYD uhv
BEE in AYD ov
Definition
To be done with the purpose of helping or supporting someone or something, usually for charity or a good cause.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in formal or public contexts to refer to charity events or causes, e.g., 'concert in aid of cancer research.' Less common in American English than British. Not used for personal, everyday help.
Spanish: ser en beneficio de - estar destinado a ayudarPortuguese (BR): ser em benefício de - ser para ajudarPortuguese (PT): ser em benefício de - ser para ajudarChinese (Simplified): 为了帮助 - 用于支援Chinese (Traditional): 為了幫助 - 用於支援Hindi: के समर्थन में होना - मदद के लिए होनाArabic: في سبيل - لمساعدةBengali: উদ্দেশ্যে - সহায়তার জন্যRussian: в поддержку - во имя помощиJapanese: ～の支援のために - ～のためのチャリティーとしてVietnamese: nhằm hỗ trợ - để giúpKorean: ~을(를) 돕기 위해 - ~을(를) 위한 지원으로Turkish: yararına - destek amacıylaUrdu: کی مدد کے لیے - بھلائی کے لیےIndonesian: untuk mendukung - demi membantu
Example Sentences
The show will be in aid of the local hospital.
basic
This dinner is in aid of animal rescue.
basic
All the money collected will be in aid of children's education.
basic
She organized a bake sale in aid of cancer research.
natural
Is this event really in aid of the refugees, or just for publicity?
natural
The marathon was held in aid of a children's charity.
natural