Is there a difference between "opportunity for", "opportunity of" and "opportunity to"?

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Writing a personal statement for an application, I came to the dichotomy of writing "opportunity for", "opportunity of" or "opportunity to". According to my searches, it seems that there is no significant difference between these two forms. However, I wonder if there is any subtle (or even significant) difference in their use in English.

user66974 · Accepted Answer

Ngram-  to as a preposition following opportunity is growing in usage, but of and for are also used according to context and usage:

Opportunity:

a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something.

Opportunity (to do something) You'll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end.
  This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start.
  Opportunity (for something/for doing something) There was no opportunity for further discussion.
  There’ll be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done.
  Opportunity (of doing something) At least give him the opportunity of explaining what happened.

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lewis · Answer

According to Prowriting aid spelling checker, opportunity to and opportunity of are equally correct with no difference in meaning.

Is there a difference between "opportunity for", "opportunity of" and "opportunity to"?

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