avail
Pronunciation:
/əˈveɪl//əˈveɪl/noun
Definitions
Effect in achieving a goal or aim; purpose, use (now usually in negative constructions).
Example: 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.
Example: While holding an avail yesterday, the candidate lashed out at critics.
verb
Definitions
To turn to the advantage of.
Example: I availed myself of the opportunity.
To be of service to.
Example: 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.
Example: Medicines will not avail to halt the disease.