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1.nounEffect 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."
2.nounProceeds; profits from business transactions.
3.nounAn advertising slot or package.
4.nounA press avail."While holding an avail yesterday, the candidate lashed out at critics."
5.nounNon-binding notice of availability for work.
6.nounA readily available stock of oil.
7.nounBenefit; value, profit; advantage toward success.
8.nounEffort; striving.
9.verbTo turn to the advantage of."I availed myself of the opportunity."
10.verbTo be of service to."Artifices will not avail the sinner in the day of judgment."
11.verbTo promote; to assist.
12.verbTo 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."
13.verbTo provide; to make available.