Definition of Avail

to be of advantage or use

Examples of Avail in a sentence

Stranded in the desert, Jake tried to restart his car but to no avail.  🔊

The medicine will not avail the patient if it is not taken properly.  🔊

When the concert became overly loud, Christy tried using earplugs to deafen the noise but to no avail.  🔊

Sadly, the miner’s search did not avail him of any treasure.  🔊

We need a way to stop our dog from barking at night since we have tried a training method and a shock collar with little avail.  🔊

Although Hilary tried to turn in her assignment on time, her efforts were to no avail, and she failed the class.  🔊

Because Scott did not properly prepare for his exam, the extra class time was of no avail against a lack of preparation.  🔊

We prayed our power would return immediately after the storm but to no avail and ended up sitting in the dark for days.  🔊

Determined to bring home the deceased passengers, the recovery crews searched the ocean for days but unfortunately to no avail.  🔊

Our efforts to comfort the grieving widow were to no avail.  🔊

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