avail meaning and definition

AVAIL noun

Definition of avail (noun)

1. a means of serving
   • "of no avail"; "there's no help for it"
   • synonyms: help, service

AVAIL verb

Definition of avail (verb)

1. use to one's advantage
   • "He availed himself of the available resources"
2. be of use to, be useful to
   • "It will avail them to dispose of their booty"
3. take or use
   • "She helped herself to some of the office supplies"
   • synonyms: help