occasion

CEFRB1

/əˈkeɪ̯ʒən/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A particular event or time when something happens.

  2. 02

    verb

    To cause something to happen.

Examples

  • The occasion was the 40th anniversary celebrations of the orchestra.

  • You should change your job if the occasion arises.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [əˈkʰeɪ̯ʒən] ~ [əˈkʰeɪ̯ʒn̩]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

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

  2. The time when something happens.

  3. A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance.

More examples

In context

  • Your dress is unsuitable for the occasion.

  • At this point, she seized the occasion to make her own observation.

  • I had no occasion to feel offended, however.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English occasioun, from Middle French occasion, from Old French occasiun, from Latin occāsiōnem, noun of action from perfect passive participle occāsus, from verb occidō, from prefix ob- (“down", "away”) + verb cadō (“fall”).