helpful
help·ful
adjective
1.
providing assistance or serving a useful function
2.
of service or assistance
- “a child who is helpful around the house can save the mother many steps”
3.
showing a willingness to cooperate
- “a helpful cooperative patient”
- “parents hope to raise children who are considerate and helpful to others”
Origin
From Middle English helpful; equivalent to help + -ful.
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