1. to be of use or advantage to; to help
Usage: third person singular present of ‘avail’
2. to make use of; to take advantage of
Usage: reflexive use with ‘oneself’

1. profits or proceeds, especially from a sale
Usage: usually plural

Examples

• Nothing avails against his stubborn determination.
• She avails herself of every opportunity to learn.
• The medicine avails little in treating this condition.
• He availed himself of the company’s training program.
• The avails from the charity auction exceeded expectations.
• All avails from the book sale will go to the library fund.
• Their protests avail them nothing with the administration.