occasion

B1
Pronunciation
/əˈkeɪʒən/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance.

Example Sentences
  • At this point, she seized the occasion to make her own observation.
2 Definition

The time when something happens.

Example Sentences
  • on this occasion, I'm going to decline your offer, but next time I might agree.
3 Definition

An occurrence or state of affairs which causes some event or reaction; a motive or reason.

Example Sentences
  • I had no occasion to feel offended, however.
4 Definition

Something which causes something else; a cause.

5 Definition

An occurrence or incident.

6 Definition

A particular happening; an instance or time when something occurred.

Example Sentences
  • I could think of two separate occasions when she had deliberately lied to me.
7 Definition

Need; requirement, necessity.

Example Sentences
  • I have no occasion for firearms.
8 Definition

A special event or function.

Example Sentences
  • Having people round for dinner was always quite an occasion at our house.
9 Definition

A reason or excuse; a motive; a persuasion.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cause; to produce; to induce

Example Sentences
  • it is seen that the mental changes are occasioned by a change of polarity