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- Dictionaryoccasion/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
- 2. reason; cause: formal "it's the first time that I've had occasion to complain" Similar
verb
- 1. cause (something): formal "something vital must have occasioned this visit"
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OCCASION definition: 1. a particular time, especially when something happens or has happened: 2. a special or formal…. Learn more.
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.
Jun 2, 2024 · An occurrence or state of affairs which causes some event or reaction; a motive or reason. [from 14th c.] I had no occasion to feel offended, however. Something which causes something else; a cause. [from 14th c.] ( obsolete) An occurrence or incident. [14th–18th c.]
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.
noun. a particular time, especially as marked by certain circumstances or occurrences: They met on three occasions. a special or important time, event, ceremony, celebration, etc.: His birthday will be quite an occasion.
An occasion is a time when something happens, or a case of it happening. I often think fondly of an occasion some years ago at Covent Garden. Mr Davis has been asked on a number of occasions. Synonyms: time, moment, point, stage More Synonyms of occasion. 2. countable noun B1. An occasion is an important event, ceremony, or celebration.
Definition of occasion noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
OCCASION definition: 1. a time when something happens: 2. an important event or ceremony: 3. sometimes, but not often: . Learn more.
a special event, time, or celebration: the party was quite an occasion; on occasion ⇒ every so often; rise to the occasion ⇒ to have the courage, wit, etc, to meet the special demands of a situation; take occasion ⇒ to avail oneself of an opportunity (to do something) vb (transitive) to bring about, esp incidentally or by chance
Definition of occasion verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
