ALL meanings of avail oneself of
a·vail one·self of
A a - noun avail oneself of to make use of to one's advantage 3
- noun avail oneself of to take advantage of (an opportunity, etc.); utilize 3
- verb with object avail oneself of to be of use or value to; profit; advantage: All our efforts availed us little in trying to effect a change. 1
- verb without object avail oneself of to be of use; have force or efficacy; serve; help: His strength did not avail against the hostile onslaught. 1
- verb without object avail oneself of to be of value or profit. 1
- noun avail oneself of advantage; use; efficacy; effective use in the achievement of a goal or objective: His belated help will be of little or no avail. 1
- noun avail oneself of avails, Archaic. profits or proceeds. 1
- idioms avail oneself of avail oneself of, to use to one's advantage: They availed themselves of the opportunity to hear a free concert. 1