Synonyms for

Avail

Verb / ʌˈveɪl / Another word for avail — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to be of use or benefit; to take advantage of something

Synonyms & similar words

service help help assist serve benefit profit aid contribute support use apply utilize employ exercise exploit

Synonyms by register

Formal

benefit advantage utility service

Informal

use good help point

Literary

boon profit gain

Antonyms

disadvantage hindrance impairment detriment harm loss inutility

Common collocations

  • avail oneself of
  • avail yourself of
  • to no avail
  • avail nothing
  • avail little
  • avail greatly
  • avail yourself
  • avail of

Word family

noun avail
verb avail

Usage note

The verb 'avail' is most commonly used in the reflexive form 'avail oneself of' to mean to make use of an opportunity or resource. The noun form is less common and often appears in phrases like 'to no avail'.

Example sentences

  1. The umbrella will avail you in the rain.
  2. I hope your efforts will avail success.
  3. You need to avail yourself of this opportunity.
  4. He tried to avail his skills in the project.
  5. Can you avail me some information about the topic?

Quotes

  • I have endeavored to avail myself of the opportunities which circumstances placed in my way.
  • The only opportunity you will ever have to live by faith is in the circumstances you are provided this very day: this house you live in, this family you find yourself in, this job you have been given, the weather conditions that prevail at the...moment.
  • The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance – it is the illusion of knowledge.

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