aid Aid is a transfer of money or goods from one entity to another. The donor typically owns the thing being gifted and the recipient, who accepts the gift, may not be responsible for returning it. The term “aid” in a social science context can be used to describe a resource that is…
administration Administration refers to “personnel who are in charge of implementing government policies and programs.” Administration includes anyone that has control, oversight or supervision over others. There are many different types of administration including medical, military, municipal, college/university, etc. A person with the responsibility and authority to manage and maintain an administrative system. The definition…
acquire Acquire is when one party obtains rights to the property of another. Acquire can be when someone purchases property or steals it. When someone purchases something, they are buying it in order to alter its ownership; when someone steals something, they are taking it in order to alter its ownership. Acquire is a word…
accompany To accompany is to help someone with their task, especially in the sense of moral support. It is when one person works with, or by association with, another person in order to achieve a common goal or outcome. For example, a companion can be a close friend who provides emotional and moral support….
abandon This word is derived from the Latin verb abando, which means “to leave,” and is related to the English word ‘abandons.’ Abandonment is the act of abandoning someone or something. A person who feels abandoned usually experiences feelings of anguish, depression, or loneliness. A similar term that has the same meaning is abandonment…