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

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.thefreedictionary.com › occasionOccasion - definition of occasion by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (sometimes foll by of) the time of a particular happening or event. 2. (sometimes foll by for) a reason or cause (to do or be something); grounds: there was no occasion to complain. 3. an opportunity (to do something); chance. 4. a special event, time, or celebration: the party was quite an occasion.

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

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   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. I've asked him to turn his music down on three separate occasions.