26984 words

avail

3 definitions • 5 examples
1
use, purpose, advantage, or profit:

Examples:

We tried to persuade her not to resign, but to no avail (= did not succeed).
My attempts to improve the situation were of little/no avail.
2
to help or be useful to someone or something:

Examples:

Our efforts availed us nothing (= did not help).
3
to make use of something:

Examples:

Over a thousand learners have already availed the opportunity to study at our college.
To avail this offer, please click here.

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