AVAILS
9
Scrabble
11
WWF
A(1) V(4) A(1) I(1) L(1) S(1)
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Definition
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.
- A press avail.“While holding an avail yesterday, the candidate lashed out at critics.”
- Non-binding notice of availability for work.
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.
- To be of use or advantage; to answer or serve the purpose; to have strength, force, or efficacy sufficient to accomplish the object.“Medicines will not avail to halt the disease.”
- To provide; to make available.
Source: Wiktionary
