1) Answered the purpose 2) Benefited 3) Helped 4) Made use of 5) Profited 6) Served 7) Was of help 8) Was of service 9) Was of use 10) Was of use to 11) Was of value 12) Was useful 1) Steaded 
• (imp. & p. p.) of Avail
avail, availed, availing 1. To be of use or advantage to; to help. 2. To be of use, value, or advantage; to serve.