役に立てる
to put something to some use
to be useful―of use―serviceable―of service―good for something―to come in useful―serve one's purpose―prove of service―render service―stand one in stead
役に立つ.
to answer the purpose―serve one's turn―(形容詞をもって言い表せば)―to be useful―serviceable―helpful―available―good for something.
役に立つさま
to put anything in requisition―call anything into requisition―(ご用立ての意味なら)―place anything at one's service―place anything at one's disposal