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Meaning of the word avail in English

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avail

US /əˈveɪl/
UK /əˈveɪl/

Noun

use or benefit.

Example:
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he begged her to reconsider, but to no avail
Synonym:
in vain unsuccessfully vainly to no purpose for nothing
Antonym:
successfully

Verb

1.

help or benefit.

Example:
•
no amount of struggle availed Charles
Synonym:
help aid assist benefit profit
2.

use or take advantage of (an opportunity or available resource).

Example:
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you can avail discounts on food
Synonym:
use make use of take advantage of utilize employ turn to
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Related Word:
available availability