Meaning & use
succour
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help, relief, or assistance given in a time of distress or need
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Villagers offered succour to the refugees arriving after the flood.
The charity's mission is to bring succour to those affected by war.
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The standard British and Commonwealth spelling, while American English uses 'succor.'
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2. verb
to give help, relief, or comfort to someone in distress
They succoured the shipwrecked sailors until help arrived.
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