avail
//əˈveɪl//
Verb
availInfinitive
availPresent tense
availedPast tense
availedPast participle
availingPresent participle
availsThird-person singular
1
To be of use, advantage, or benefit to someone or something.
His efforts availed nothing in the end.
2
To make use of; to take advantage of (an opportunity or resource).
You should avail yourself of this opportunity to study abroad.
Noun
1
Use, benefit, or advantage, especially in achieving a purpose.
All our efforts were of no avail.