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Availing

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of avail.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of avail
  2. Efficacious.
  3. (dated) Effect in achieving a goal or aim; purpose, use

Example Sentences

I'm availing myself of the opportunity.
History in this case was all too availing
Any use would probably be an availing of the protection afforded by the passport.

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What does availing mean?

Availing means present participle and gerund of avail.

What is a synonym for availing?

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What is the opposite of availing?

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How do you use availing in a sentence?

I'm availing myself of the opportunity.

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