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Avail

/əˈveɪl/

Effect in achieving a goal or aim; purpose, use (now usually in negative constructions).

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📖 Definitions of "Avail"

noun

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."

verb

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."

🔄 Synonyms of "Avail"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
helpverb	(transitive) To provide assistance to (someone or something).
servicenoun	An act of being of assistance to someone.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Avail"

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Word	Definition
servicenoun	An act of being of assistance to someone.
helpverb	(transitive) To provide assistance to (someone or something).
utiliseverb	To make use of; to use.
usenoun	To utilize or employ.
available	Readily obtainable.
utilitynoun	The state or condition of being useful; usefulness.
usefulnessnoun	The quality or degree of being useful.
receiveverb	(transitive) To be given, sent, or paid something.
advantagenoun	(countable) Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.
obtainverb	(transitive) To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.
benefitnoun	An advantage; help or aid from something.
achievementnoun	The act of achieving or performing; a successful performance; accomplishment.
accessnoun	(uncountable) The right or ability of approaching or entering; admittance; admission; accessibility.
successnoun	The achievement of one's aim or goal.
utilizeverb	(US, Canada, Oxford British English) Alternative spelling of utilise. [To make use of; to use.]
invokeverb	(transitive) To call upon (a person, a god) for help, assistance or guidance.
feasibilitynoun	The state of being feasible or possible.
recoursenoun	(uncountable, recourse to) The use of (someone or something) as a source of help in a difficult situation.
prevailverb	(intransitive) To be superior in strength, dominance, influence, or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.
provideverb	To give what is needed or desired, especially basic needs.