Occasion — synonyms, definition

1. occasion (Noun)

adventure affair anniversary antecedent availability basis break breakthrough call cause chance circumstance circumstances claim climax coincidence compulsion contingency convenience demand • • •

occasion (Noun) — An event that occurs at a critical time. ex. "it was needed only on special occasions"

occasion (Noun) — A vaguely specified social event. ex. "an occasion arranged to honour the president" ex. "the party was quite a social occasion"

occasion (Noun) — Reason or cause. ex. "there was no occasion for complaint"

occasion (Noun) — The time of a particular event. ex. "on the occasion of his 60th birthday"

occasion (Noun) — An opportunity to do something. ex. "there was never an occasion for her to demonstrate her skill"

chance ground happening natural event occurrence occurrent opportunity reason social event time celebration ceremonial ceremonial occasion ceremony climax conjuncture crisis cusp cut-rate sale flood tide fundraiser head jubilation landmark meal milestone observance party pass photo op • • •

2. occasion (Verb)

arise author beget begin breed bring about cause create do effect emanate fulfil generate get give birth to give rise to induce introduce invent make • • •

occasion (Verb) — Give occasion to.

cause do engender make inspire