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The school where I am going to assist is in Cambridge.
The school that I am going to attend is in Cambridge.
assist = (formal) help: ‘Should you have difficulty in finding a book, the library staff will be pleased
to assist you.’
attend = (formal) (1) be present at a meeting or event; go to: ‘He’s had to cancel the trip in order
to attend his mother’s funeral.’ (2) be a member of something that has regular meetings, such as
a school or class; go to: ‘The couples who attended the prenatal classes found childbirth much
easier, especially the wives.’ See also ATIEND 1
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One of the prison guards assisted them to escape.
One of the prison guards assisted them in their escape.
One of the prison guards assisted them in escaping.
assist (sb) in/with sth: ‘A Swiss rescue team is being flown in to assist in the search for survivors.’
‘I’ve been asked to assist with the wedding arrangements.’
assist (sb) in doing sth (NOT to do): ‘Our main job is to assist foreign governments in developing
their economies.’
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