AVAIL
/əˈveɪl/
8
Scrabble
10
WWF
A(1) V(4) A(1) I(1) L(1)
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Definition
/əˈveɪl/
noun
- Effect in achieving a goal or aim; purpose, use (now usually in negative constructions).“I tried fixing it, to no avail. Labor, without economy, is of little avail.”
- Proceeds; profits from business transactions.
- An advertising slot or package.
verb
- To turn to the advantage of.“I availed myself of the opportunity.”
- To be of service to.“Artifices will not avail the sinner in the day of judgment.”
- To promote; to assist.
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
Back hooks: AVAIL-S
