Effect in achieving a goal or aim; purpose, use (now usually in negative constructions).
Proceeds; profits from business transactions.
An advertising slot or package.
A press avail.
Non-binding notice of availability for work.
A readily available stock of oil.
Benefit; value, profit; advantage toward success.
Effort; striving.
To turn to the advantage of.
To be of service to.
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 provide; to make available.