noun
- a person who helps or supports another, especially a spouse or companion in a shared endeavor
Usage: often used in religious or traditional contexts; sometimes archaic or formal
Examples
- She served as his helpmeet throughout his career in politics.
- In traditional marriages, the spouse was often viewed as a helpmeet.
- He found in his wife a true helpmeet who supported all his ambitions.
- The organization sought volunteers to be helpmeetsfor elderly residents.
- A good helpmeet shares the burdens and joys of partnership.