1. to be of use or advantage to; to help
2. to make use of; to take advantage of
Usage: often used with ‘oneself of’

1. use or benefit; advantage
Usage: often used in negative constructions

Examples

• The medicine did not avail him in his recovery.
• She availed herself of the opportunity to study abroad.
• We should avail ourselves of the library’s resources.
• His protests were of no avail.
• The extra time was to no avail.
• All their efforts were without avail.
• The new policy will avail students seeking financial aid.