Avail

əˈvāl

Meaning & Definition

noun
use or advantage.
He went to great lengths for the avail of his project.
the state of being available.
The avail of the service during the holiday season is limited.
verb
to make use of; to take advantage of.
I will avail myself of the opportunity to study abroad.
to help or benefit.
The resources can avail the students in need.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French 'aveillir' meaning 'to avail oneself,' from Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

avail oneself of
to take advantage of something
avail of
to make use of

Related Words

availability
the state of being able to be used or obtained
valiant
showing courage or determination
valid
having a sound basis in logic or fact

Slang Meanings

to get something beneficial
If you can avail at the event, you might get a free meal.
to leverage an opportunity
Dude, you gotta avail while the sale's on!