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Avail
/əˈveɪl/
Effect in achieving a goal or aim; purpose, use (now usually in negative constructions).
📖 Definitions of "Avail"
- 1
Effect in achieving a goal or aim; purpose, use (now usually in negative constructions).
"I tried fixing it, to no avail. Labor, without economy, is of little avail."
- 2
Proceeds; profits from business transactions.
- 3
An advertising slot or package.
- 4
A press avail.
"While holding an avail yesterday, the candidate lashed out at critics."
- 1
To turn to the advantage of.
"I availed myself of the opportunity."
- 2
To be of service to.
"Artifices will not avail the sinner in the day of judgment."
- 3
To promote; to assist.
- 4
To be of use or advantage; to answer or serve the purpose; to have strength, force, or efficacy sufficient to accomplish the object.
"Medicines will not avail to halt the disease."
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