valerse de

valerse de(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to use
Fernando se valió de sus habilidades informáticas para desarrollar un negocio próspero online.Fernando used his computer skills to build a thriving business online.
b. to make use of
Sara se valió de sus contactos en los medios para difundir su historia de maltrato.Sara made use of her media contacts to make her abuse story public.
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