Availed

I availed myself of this favorable opportunity.

No words availed to persuade him.

Our best efforts availed us little.

I availed myself of the chance to go there.

I availed myself of a holiday to visit Tokyo.

He availed himself of the 'off-and-on' holidays to visit his native country.

He availed himself of the first chance to visit America.

He availed himself of the chance.

He availed himself of the offer.

He availed himself of the rain.