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   occasion

   /əˈkeɪʒn/

   noun

   • 1. a particular event, or the time at which it takes place: "on one occasion I stayed up until two in the morning" Similar instancetimemomentjuncturepointeventhappeningoccurrenceaffairincidentepisodeexperiencesituationcasecircumstance
   • ▪ a special or noteworthy event, ceremony, or celebration: "she was presented with a gold watch to mark the occasion" Similar social eventeventaffairfunctioncelebrationpartyceremonyget-togethergatheringinformal:dobashrave-upthrashknees-upjollybeanfeastbunfightbeanolig
   • ▪ a suitable or opportune time for doing something: "by-elections are traditionally an occasion for registering protest votes" Similar opportunitysuitable/opportune timeright momentchanceopeningwindow
   • 2. reason; cause: formal "it's the first time that I've had occasion to complain" Similar reasoncausecallgroundsjustificationneednecessityrequirementexcusepretextstimulusinducementprovocationmotive

   verb

   • 1. cause (something): formal "something vital must have occasioned this visit"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin occasio(n-) ‘juncture, reason’, from occidere ‘go down, set’, from ob- ‘towards’ + cadere ‘to fall’.

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   What is the meaning of the word occasion?

   • Meanings Of The Word 'Occasion' Occasion(noun) definition: an event that occurs at a critical time Synonyms Juncture Occasion(noun) definition: a vaguely specified social event Synonyms Function Occasion(noun) definition: reason example: "there was no occasion for complaint" Occasion(noun) definition: an opportunity to do something example:

   Definition Of The Word 'OCCASION'

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   What does ocasión mean?

   • （尤指某事發生的）時刻，時候, 特殊場合, 重大活動… （尤指某事发生的）时刻，时候, 特殊场合, 重大活动… ocasión, ocasión [feminine, singular]… ocasião, oportunidade, ocasionar… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! OCCASION definition: 1. a time when something happens: 2. an important event or ceremony: 3. sometimes, but not often: . Learn more.

   OCCASION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   What does it mean if an occasion arises?

   • [singular] occasion (for something/doing something) a suitable time for something It should have been an occasion for rejoicing, but she could not feel any real joy. I'll speak to him about it if the occasion arises (= if I get a chance).

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   What does a special occasion mean?

   • [countable] a special event, ceremony, or celebration a great/memorable/happy occasion Turn every meal into a special occasion. They marked the occasion (= celebrated it) with an open-air concert. Their wedding turned out to be quite an occasion. He was presented with the watch on the occasion of his retirement.

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   1. : a favorable opportunity or circumstance. did not have occasion to talk with them. 2. a. : a state of affairs that provides a ground or reason. The occasion of the discord was their mutual intolerance. b. : an occurrence or condition that brings something about.

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   OCCASION definition: 1. a particular time, especially when something happens or has happened: 2. a special or formal…. Learn more.

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   Occasion definition: a particular time, especially as marked by certain circumstances or occurrences. See examples of OCCASION used in a sentence.

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   Occasion means something special––that happens seldom or is notable when it does. On occasion, we sit down together as a family, but not every day, and never for dinner. When Great Aunt Mabel visits, however, we rise to the occasion and stage a large family meal.

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   An occasion is an important event, ceremony, or celebration. Taking her with me on official occasions has been a challenge. It will be a unique family occasion.

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   OCCASION definition: 1. a time when something happens: 2. an important event or ceremony: 3. sometimes, but not often: . Learn more.

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