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occasion English

Meaning occasion meaning

What does occasion mean?
Definitions in simple English

occasion Noun

— An occasion is a particular time. Often she had to rush home on occasions when she might have preferred to stay out. He met her on several occasions while a student in Germany. — An occasion is a good time to do something. The visit to Ottawa was a good occasion for us to get together. — An occasion is a special time or event. Nov 12 is a happy occasion. It is my 25th wedding anniversary. a good opportunity or chance

occasion Verb

— If mathx/math occasions mathy/math, mathx/math causes mathy/math. Now we come to the problems that have occasioned this meeting.

occasion

— noun (= juncture) an event that occurs at a critical time at such junctures he always had an impulse to leave it was needed only on special occasions — noun (= affair, function, social function) a vaguely specified social event the party was quite an affair an occasion arranged to honor the president a seemingly endless round of social functions — noun reason there was no occasion for complaint — verb give occasion to — noun an opportunity to do something there was never an occasion for her to demonstrate her skill — noun the time of a particular event on the occasion of his 60th birthday

Synonyms occasion synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as occasion?

occasion English » English

time opportunity chance cause event reason happening case instance incident ground motive circumstance occurrence situation turn season juncture day bring about pretext period opening occurence moment purpose produce point in time place function demand affair start spot social occasion social function single time sense point need necessity leisure inducement impetus grounds excuse example episode effect cue

Topics occasion topics

What do people use occasion to talk about?
Work and occupation Work Method

Opportunity
Grammar General words Do

Happen
Social behavior Prosperity, trouble

Respond to trouble
States Time Aspectual time

Once

Conjugation occasion conjugation

How do you conjugate occasion?

occasion · verb

Examples occasion examples

How do I use occasion in a sentence?

Simple sentences

He took advantage of the occasion to visit the museum.
Your dress is unsuitable for the occasion.
I meet him on occasion at the club.
Let's reserve that for another occasion.
The occasion demands a cool head.
Please allow me to say a few words on this occasion.
I never have had occasion to use it.
We see them on occasion.
We meet him on occasion at the club.
If there is a suitable occasion, I'll introduce you to him.
His speech was suitable for the occasion.
This is a special occasion.
I bought this suit just for this occasion.
I looked in my closet for something to wear, but couldn't find anything appropriate for the occasion.
Dear passengers! The Minsk City Council and the Executive Committee of the City of Minsk cordially send their greetings on the occasion of the Nativity of Christ and the new year and wish you happiness, health and well-being.
We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary.
I see him on occasion.
It's a special occasion.
I've been saving it for a special occasion.

Movie subtitles

What is the occasion?
For you, I rise to the occasion, riding you with self-flagellation.
And when she arrived, she was very polite and courteous, wearing a dress that she'd made for the occasion.
Well, I am glad to see that you dressed appropriately for the occasion.
Thank you, dear friends, for being here on this unbearably sorrowful occasion.
Occasion: confectionery shop for sale.
In behalf of the Rotary Club of Minneapolis, I want to take this occasion of welcoming you to Waukegan.
You've not had occasion to understand men like me.
I'm all dolled up for the occasion.
I don't seem to recall the occasion.
This is quite an occasion.
To enquire into the cause and circumstances of the seizure of His Majesty's armed vessel, The Bounty, commanded by Lieutenant William Bligh and to try the said Lieutenant William Bligh for his conduct on that occasion.
On one occasion only, sir.
You think this is a humorous occasion.
Tonight I have reserved for a very special occasion.
Don't worry, I won't have much occasion to.
Something hell probably have occasion to regret.
Sorry. I don't seem to recall the occasion.
Fulton recalled that on at least one occasion either the air supply developed a problem, or the summer heat along with the units lighting the set. In any case, something. The double was overcome and he fainted mid-scene.
But tomorrow. when this great hall is filled with the pride of your realm. you will meet the occasion.
Yes, but on this occasion, there's no gold to be got.
While it is regrettable, we must remember that the treaty by which your foster father received annually a sum of money from my government for his extraordinary services ceased automatically to exist on the occasion of his death.
A trial for murder is the most solemn occasion upon which men can be called to perform a public duty.
And now, children, on this happy occasion I ask you all to rise and drink a toast to the happiness of this family.
Your Excellency, on this occasion. - Yes?
Some special occasion.
I think the occasion calls for a celebration.
But on this occasion, what can I do that would please you?
I want to take this occasion of welcoming you to Waukegan.
I am deeply moved to extend you, upon this happy occasion the respectful contratulations of the entire company.
We have something very special prepared for this occasion.
Then lie down flat on every possible occasion.
But.. this being somewhat of an occasion. I should be glad to.
It is our duty to remain here and watch her. in case the occasion arises to aid our country.
WILL YOU AND MISS SUSAN WRITE TO ME IF AN OCCASION OFFERS?
Nothing modest or matronly will do for this occasion.
I got a permanent just for the occasion.
Why, a visit from you is a rare and honored occasion.

News and current affairs

Some leaders, such as Nelson Mandela, rise to the historic occasion, against all odds.
The occasion for this latest round of historical jousting is the release of Clooney's new film The Monuments Men, which details Allied efforts to rescue art works from the Nazis during World War II.
America reels from one shooting disaster to the next, and on nearly every occasion, politicians dutifully declare their continued devotion to unregulated gun ownership.
Statements by Tony Blair, Jacques Chirac, Kofi Annan and others on the occasion of Arafat's death have been forceful in demanding a speedy and long overdue resolution of the conflict.
But instead of happily preparing for that occasion, the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania - which scarcely 15 years ago regained the independence they lost in WWII - are uneasy.
Let's hope that on this occasion in international diplomacy, the only thing that disappears are the massive global trade imbalances, and not the leaders and institutions that are supposed to deal with them.
In the UK, the diplomatic spat served as an occasion for the British press to air criticism from those who believe that the government should adopt a stronger stance on China.
The ideals he expressed are lofty; he himself fell short of them on more than one occasion.
This year also marks a much less noted anniversary, an occasion on which de Gaulle showed how his rare combination of determination, political skill, and rhetorical ability could be brought to bear to face down determined opposition.
Of course, some past appointees turned out to be far better than anticipated; they rose to the occasion, despite qualifications that, in any open and objective selection process, would never even have left them on the short list.
It is this imperative that underlies the importance of the coming decision, for it provides an occasion for the Court to reassert the fundamental principle of non-discrimination that defines our democratic societies.
On this occasion, the socialist government of Lionel Jospin belatedly tried to summon a bit more firmness than usual, but otherwise it's a familiar story: alarming to foreigners, but not very surprising or disturbing to the French.
It is also an occasion for celebrating the effectiveness of democracy, and the power of an ethical idea.
There is a photograph of that occasion: future presidents, ministers, and parliamentarians who were at that time pursued by the police like common criminals.
World leaders may have already reserved some days in August 2014 to mark the occasion.
We held a prestigious Panel at Davos with these leaders in January 2011, where, on the occasion of our Interim Report, we gave full-throated support to concluding Doha.
More importantly, October will mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples' Republic of China, an occasion that the Party will commemorate in grand style.
Nonetheless, the BRICS have acted in concert on more than one occasion.
The occasion was solemn and charged with symbolism.
The US delegation, instead, was headed by Robert Zoellick, the US Trade Representative, who, despite being a member of the cabinet, lacked the political stature for which the occasion called.
The distress following the failure of Lehman Brothers would have been an obvious occasion.
It is not that Tudjman, on occasion, did not prove useful - the Croatian army's blitzkreig in 1995 led to Dayton - but ultimately his arrogance galled more than his cooperation helped.
US President Barack Obama correctly argues that this is an occasion to set the rules for trade and investment in the twenty-first century.
But that May and June, ministers like me flew to Beijing for what seemed to us all to be a positive and truly historic occasion.
I have received death threats on more than one occasion, and my children and I have had to flee our homeland.

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