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The definition of occasion

8 Definitions of: occasion

    1. noun, the time of a particular happening or event
    2. noun, a reason or cause (to do or be something); grounds
    3. noun, an opportunity (to do something); chance
    4. noun, a special event, time, or celebration
    5. noun, on occasion every so often
    6. noun, rise to the occasion to have the courage, wit, etc, to meet the special demands of a situation
    7. noun, take occasion to avail oneself of an opportunity (to do something)
    8. verb, to bring about, esp incidentally or by chance
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Synonyms: opportunity, time, reason, Formal inspire, window, moment, point, stage, incident, instance And more...
 

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