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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOCCASION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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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   The meaning of OCCASION is a favorable opportunity or circumstance. How to use occasion in a sentence. a favorable opportunity or circumstance; a state of affairs that provides a ground or reason…

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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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOCCASION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishoccasion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [countable] a special event, ceremony or celebration. a great/memorable/happy/momentous 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. We expect you to dress for the occasion.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of occasion – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   noun. uk / əˈkeɪʒ ə n / us. occasion noun (TIME) Add to word list. B2. a time when something happens: a previous / separate occasion. We met on several occasions to discuss the issue. Fewer examples. I can't remember what he said on that particular occasion. We don't usually let students take books home, but I'll bend the rules on this occasion.

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   Definition of occasion verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    a particular time, esp. when certain events or circumstances take place:[countable]On several occasions he was seen leaving the spy's apartment. a special or important time, event, ceremony, etc.:[countable]The party was quite an occasion.

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    Occasion definition: An event or happening, or the time of an event or happening.