avail | ||
1. | [ verb ] use to one's advantage | |
Examples: | "He availed himself of the available resources" |
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Related terms: | use | |
2. | [ verb ] be of use to, be useful to | |
Examples: | "It will avail them to dispose of their booty" |
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Related terms: | help | |
3. | [ noun ] a means of serving | |
Synonyms: | help service | |
Examples: | "of no avail" "there's no help for it" |
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Related terms: | helpfulness | |
4. | [ verb ] take or use | |
Synonyms: | help | |
Examples: | "She helped herself to some of the office supplies" |
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Related terms: | exploit | |
Similar spelling: |
Avila Avilla Avella avowal |