# availing

Pronunciation: say "uh-VAYL-ing" /əˈveɪlɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of avail. — present participle and gerund of avail
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of avail. Often used in "availing yourself of" a chance, offer or service.
   - _Thousands of commuters are availing themselves of the new rail pass._
   - _She signed the lease without availing herself of legal advice._

## Adjective

2. Able to produce the intended or desired effect.
   - Simple: Able to work well and get the result that you want.
   - _Neither threats nor promises proved availing in the negotiations._
   - _Quiet diplomacy turned out to be far more availing than public pressure._

## Noun

3. The effect something has in achieving a goal or aim, or the purpose or use it is put to. *(dated)*
   - Simple: How well something helps reach a goal, or what it is used for.

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