Meaning of the word avail in English

What does avail mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

avail

US /əˈveɪl/

UK /əˈveɪl/

use or benefit.

Example:

•

he begged her to reconsider, but to no avail

Synonym:

in vain unsuccessfully vainly to no purpose for nothing

Synonym:

successfully

help or benefit.

Example:

•

no amount of struggle availed Charles

Synonym:

help aid assist benefit profit

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

Example:

•

you can avail discounts on food

Synonym:

use make use of take advantage of utilize employ turn to

Learn This Word at Lingoland

Related Word:

available availability