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avail

The word “avail” has 2 syllables: a-vail

It's pronounced as /əˈveɪl/

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In the thesaurus, “avail” has 40 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for avail along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for avail

Antonyms for avail

Meanings of avail

  • noun
    1. Effect in achieving a goal or aim; purpose, use (now usually in negative constructions).
    2. Proceeds; profits from business transactions.
    3. An advertising slot or package.
    4. A press avail.
    5. Non-binding notice of availability for work.
    6. A readily available stock of oil.
    7. Benefit; value, profit; advantage toward success.
    8. Effort; striving.
  • verb
    1. To turn to the advantage of.
    2. To be of service to.
    3. To promote; to assist.
    4. To be of use or advantage; to answer or serve the purpose; to have strength, force, or efficacy sufficient to accomplish the object.
    5. To provide; to make available.

Example Sentences

  • He tried to explain his reasons, but his words did not avail.
  • Legal arguments failed to avail against the overwhelming evidence.
  • All her efforts to change his mind did not avail.
  • Their attempts to resist the change did not avail.
  • His apology did not avail in easing the tension.

On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to avail, such as: account, advantage, afflict, aid, answer, applicability, appropriateness.

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