verb To turn to the advantage of. .mw-parser-output .object-usage-tag{font-style:italic}.mw-parser-output .deprecated{color:var(--wikt-palette-grey-lime-8,olivedrab)}[ with of]
I availed myself of the opportunity.
verb To be of service to.
Artifices will not avail the sinner in the day of judgment.
verb To promote; to assist.
verb To be of use or advantage; to answer or serve the purpose; to have strength, force, or efficacy sufficient to accomplish the object.
The plea in court must avail.
verb To provide; to make available.
verb To use or take advantage of (an opportunity or resource).
You can avail discounts on food.
noun Effect in achieving a goal or aim; purpose, use (now usually in negative constructions). .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
to no avail
noun Proceeds; profits from business transactions.