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occasion > 6 senses
NOUN1occasion, junctureAn event that occurs at a critical time
2occasion, affair, social occasion, function, social functionA vaguely specified social event
3occasionReason
4occasionThe time of a particular event
5occasionAn opportunity to do something
VERB1occasionGive occasion to
occasion > pronunciation
Soundsahkey'zhahn
RhymesAachen, Aaron, abandon, and 2521 more rhymes in ahn...
occasion > noun 1, event
MeaningAn event that occurs at a critical time.
Examples"it was needed only on special occasions"
Synonymsjuncture
Broaderhappening, occurrence, occurrent, natural event
Narrowerclimax, flood tide; conjuncture; crisis; landmark, turning point, watershed; milestone; pass, head, straits; reality check
occasion > noun 2, event
MeaningA vaguely specified social event.
Examples"an occasion arranged to honor the president"
Synonymsaffair, social occasion, function, social function
Broadersocial event
Narrowerparty; celebration, jubilation; ceremony, ceremonial, ceremonial occasion, observance; fundraiser; photo opportunity, photo op; sleepover
occasion > noun 3, motive
MeaningReason.
Examples"there was no occasion for complaint"
Broaderreason, ground
Verbsoccasion
occasion > noun 4, time
MeaningThe time of a particular event.
Examples"on the occasion of his 60th birthday"
Broadertime
Narrowermeal
Verbsoccasion
occasion > noun 5, state
MeaningAn opportunity to do something.
Examples"there was never an occasion for her to demonstrate her skill"
Broaderopportunity, chance
Narrowersale, cut-rate sale, sales event
Verbsoccasion
occasion > verb, creation
MeaningGive occasion to.
PatternSomething ----s something
Broadercause, do, make
Narrowerinspire
Nounsoccasion; occasion; occasion

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