Definition of Occasion
Occasion
oc·ca·sion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a celebration, or ceremony, an event that is special or noteworthy in some way;
e.g. It was a formal occasion so we had to dress well.
(noun)
a particular instance of something, a specific event or time, especially a suitable time or good opportunity to do something;
e.g. I have only been there on one occasion, so I do not know it very well. I am waiting for the right occasion to ask her.
(noun)
(formal) a reason, cause, or justification for something;
e.g. I hope you will have no occasion to criticize them.
(verb)
(formal) to bring about some event or to be the cause of an indicent;
e.g. Such an incident would occasion a visit from her.
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