Question

avail [verb]1. (transitive, often reflexive) To turn to the advantage of.2. (transitive) To be of service to.3. (transitive) To promote; to assist.[noun]1. (obsolete) Benefit; value, profit; advantage toward success. [15th-19thc.]2. Effect in achieving a goal or aim; purpose, use (now usually in negative constructions). [from 15thc.]3. (now  only  US) Proceeds; profits from business transactions. [from 15thc.]

Accepted Answer

“‘No excuse will avail,’ said Mr. Duncan Ross; ‘neither sickness nor business nor anything else.

word	avail
sentence	“‘No excuse will avail,’ said Mr. Duncan Ross; ‘neither sickness nor business nor anything else.
definition	[verb] 1. (transitive, often reflexive) To turn to the advantage of. 2. (transitive) To be of service to. 3. (transitive) To promote; to assist. [noun] 1. (obsolete) Benefit; value, profit; advantage toward success. [15th-19thc.] 2. Effect in achieving a goal or aim; purpose, use (now usually in negative constructions). [from 15thc.] 3. (now only US) Proceeds; profits from business transactions. [from 15thc.]

Business Advantage Transitive 15thc Avail Excuse Mr Duncan