Succor

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌkər/

Definitions of succor

noun assistance and support in times of hardship and distress

Example Sentences

A1 When I fell and hurt my knee, my friend offered succor by helping me up.

A2 During the earthquake, the Red Cross provided succor to the affected families.

B1 The government has set up a program to offer succor to those who have lost their jobs.

B2 The charity organization provides succor to refugees by offering them shelter and food.

C1 The doctor's main goal is to provide succor to his patients by alleviating their pain and suffering.

C2 In times of crisis, it is important for communities to come together and offer succor to those in need.

Examples of succor in a Sentence

formal The organization provided succor to the victims of the natural disaster.

informal When I was feeling down, my friends offered me succor.

slang I always turn to music for succor when I'm feeling stressed.

figurative His words were like succor to her troubled soul.

Grammatical Forms of succor

• past tense: succored
• plural: succors
• comparative: more succoring
• superlative: most succoring
• present tense: succors
• future tense: will succor
• perfect tense: have succored
• continuous tense: is succoring
• singular: succor
• positive degree: succor
• infinitive: to succor
• gerund: succoring
• participle: succoring

Origin and Evolution of succor

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'succor' originated from the Latin word 'succurrere' which means to run to help or aid.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'succor' has evolved to encompass not just physical aid or assistance, but also emotional support and comfort.