afford somebody an opportunity

It did not afford the opportunity to change one's mind.

"This is the kind of kid you really want to afford an opportunity to."

It was the first time I'd been afforded the opportunity.

It also afforded him the opportunity to be his own man.

This education afforded him the opportunity to sit and learn from them.

In any case, the union afforded the two of them the opportunity to travel.

Once afforded the opportunity to speak, he did not stop there.

The same evening afforded him an opportunity of trying his strength.

He said it also "afforded us the opportunity to move quickly with construction."

Student staff members are afforded an opportunity to learn about and practice broadcasting.