Effect in achieving a goal or aim; purpose, use (now usually in negative constructions).
An advertising slot or package.
A press avail.
A readily available stock of oil.
Non-binding notice of availability for work.
Proceeds; profits from business transactions.
To turn to the advantage of.
To provide; to make available; to use or take advantage of (an opportunity or available resource).
To promote; to assist.
To be of use or advantage; to answer or serve the purpose; to have strength, force, or efficacy sufficient to accomplish the object.
To be of service to.
The quality or degree of being useful.