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   Oc·ca·sion

   /əˈkāZH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a particular time or instance of an event: "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: "elections are 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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   occasion meaning, definition, what is occasion: a time when something happens: Learn more.

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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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   What does the noun occasion mean? There are 18 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun occasion , six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   noun. us / əˈkeɪ·ʒən/ B1. an important event: a special occasion. She bought a new dress for the occasion. a time when something happens: We met on several occasions to discuss the issue. on occasion. sometimes, but not often: I only drink alcohol on occasion.

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   Definition of occasion. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

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   Meaning of occasion in Essential English Dictionary. occasion. noun. uk / əˈkeɪʒən/ Add to word list. B1. an important event: a special occasion. She bought a new dress for the occasion. a time when something happens: We met on several occasions to discuss the issue. on occasion. sometimes, but not often: I only drink alcohol on occasion.

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   3 days ago · the "occasion" family. something you have to do.