The difference between Bestead and Lend a hand
When used as verbs, bestead means to help, assist, whereas lend a hand means to help or assist, especially voluntarily.
Bestead is also adjective with the meaning: placed (in a given situation).
check bellow for the other definitions of Bestead and Lend a hand
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Bestead as a verb (transitive):
To help, assist.
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Bestead as a verb (transitive):
To profit; benefit; serve; avail.
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Bestead as a verb (transitive):
To take the place of; replace.
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Bestead as an adjective (archaic):
Placed (in a given situation); beset.
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Bestead as an adjective (obsolete):
Disposed mentally; affected.
Examples:
"sorrowfully bested"
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Bestead as an adjective (obsolete):
Provided; furnished.
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Lend a hand as a verb (idiomatic):
To help or assist, especially voluntarily.
Examples:
"If we all lend a hand, the work will go quickly."