Effect in achieving a goal or aim; purpose, use (now usually in negative constructions).

"I tried fixing it, to no avail.  Labor, without economy, is of little avail."

Proceeds; profits from business transactions.

An advertising slot or package.

A press avail.

"While holding an avail yesterday, the candidate lashed out at critics."

Non-binding notice of availability for work.

A readily available stock of oil.

Benefit; value, profit; advantage toward success.

Effort; striving.

To turn to the advantage of.

"I availed myself of the opportunity."

To be of service to.

"Artifices will not avail the sinner in the day of judgment."

To promote; to assist.

To be of use or advantage; to answer or serve the purpose; to have strength, force, or efficacy sufficient to accomplish the object.

"Medicines will not avail to halt the disease."

To provide; to make available.