in aid of
phrase
chiefly British
: in order to help (something or someone)
The event is being held in aid of charity.
in aid of refugees
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Here, Diana attended the In Love and War premiere in aid of the British Red Cross in 1997.
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Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Here, Diana attended the In Love and War premiere in aid of the British Red Cross in 1997.
—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for in aid of
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“In aid of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20aid%20of. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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