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Avail

/əˈveɪl/

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

📖 Definitions of "Avail"

noun
  1. 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. 2

    Proceeds; profits from business transactions.

  3. 3

    An advertising slot or package.

  4. 4

    A press avail.

    "While holding an avail yesterday, the candidate lashed out at critics."

verb
  1. 1

    To turn to the advantage of.

    "I availed myself of the opportunity."

  2. 2

    To be of service to.

    "Artifices will not avail the sinner in the day of judgment."

  3. 3

    To promote; to assist.

  4. 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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