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Date: 1200-1300
Origin: vail 'to be of use' (13-17 centuries), from Old French valoir

avail

2 verb
     
avail2

avail yourself of something

formal to accept an offer or use an opportunity to do something:
How many schools avail themselves of this opportunity each year?
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