avail
verb (used with object)
to be of use or value to; profit; advantage.
have availed
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present perfectof avail.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Many members of the team have availed themselves of counseling services made available by the university, Chadwell said.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
"Those Plaintiffs who have availed themselves of the settlement likely recognize that it is the only route to a realistic recovery," he added.
From Fox News ● Feb. 3, 2021
But you do not seem to have availed yourself of gentle persuasion.
From Slate ● Dec. 24, 2019
Many major corporations have availed themselves of Mechanical Turk.
From New York Times ● Nov. 15, 2019
‘Would that have availed to change your judgement?’ said Denethor.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
