avail-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: use to one's advantage

Commentary: Syntax Includes:

Examples:
He availed himself of the available resources.
She availed herself to some of the office supplies.
The soldiers avail themselves of the advantages of the land.
All our efforts availed us little in our effort to affect change.
The King availed himself of Samson's strength regularly.

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Sense Number 2: be of use

Examples:
It will avail them to dispose of their booty.
Sailors are availed by strong winds in their direction.
Temp workers avail potential employers who are in a pinch.
His strength availed the fighters during the battle.
Her intelligence availed the team in the final round of Jeopardy.

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