avail
Pronunciation: [əˈveɪl]
Context: “help or use”
(verb) to make use of something or help yourself with a resource. If you have something available to you, you can use it to your benefit.
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She decided to avail herself of the school tutoring services to improve her grades.
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He didn't avail himself of the chance to join the team, so he missed out on the fun.
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Are you planning to avail yourself of the discounts on school supplies?
Context: “be useful”
(verb) to be useful or to help in achieving something. It’s like how a tool can help you finish a job better and faster.
Example
The new software will avail many features that will improve our work process.
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The advice I received did not avail me at all; I still felt confused.
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Will this information avail me in my project?
Context: “benefit or help”
(noun) an advantage or help you can get from something. It's like when you gain something beneficial in a situation.
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The avail of having a mentor was clear; she learned a lot faster.
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There was no avail in trying the new method because it didn’t work at all.
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What is the avail of joining this club?