avail
1. [ verb ] use to one's advantage
Examples:

"He availed himself of the available resources"

Related terms: use
2. [ verb ] be of use to, be useful to
Examples:

"It will avail them to dispose of their booty"

Related terms: help
3. [ noun ] a means of serving
Synonyms: help service
Examples:

"of no avail" "there's no help for it"

Related terms: helpfulness
4. [ verb ] take or use
Synonyms: help
Examples:

"She helped herself to some of the office supplies"

Related terms: exploit
Similar spelling:   Avila
  Avilla
  Avella
  avowal