avail

UK
/əˈveɪl/
US
/əˈveɪl/

Translations

availverb
availed
Past Simple
availed
Past Participle
availing
Gerund
UK
/əˈveɪl/
US
/əˈveɪl/
He decided to avail himself of the opportunity to study abroad.
Он решил воспользоваться возможностью учиться за границей.
Synonyms
take advantage of
availnoun
avails
pl
He tried to convince her, but to no avail.
Он пытался убедить её, но без пользы.
The new policy was of little avail to the company.
Новая политика принесла компании мало выгоды.
Additional translations

Definitions

availverb
To make use of something useful or helpful while you have the opportunity.
She decided to avail herself of the free gym membership offered by her employer.
To be of use or benefit to someone.
The advice he gave did not avail him in the end.
availnoun
Use or benefit.
Despite his efforts, his attempts were of no avail.
Profits or proceeds, especially those derived from commercial broadcasting or advertising (usually in the plural form "avails").
The radio station kept a percentage of the avails from every advertisement spot it sold.