B2 — Upper Intermediateverb
valersi
to make use of, to avail oneself of
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
servirsi diusufruire diavvalersi disfruttare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
rinunciare anon usarefare a meno di
Usage note
Formal/legal register. Reflexive of 'valere'. 'Avvalersi' is a more common synonym in formal contexts.
Example
"Si è valso del suo diritto di silenzio."
"He exercised his right to remain silent."
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