Definition of occasion in English:

occasion

noun əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəˈkeɪʒən

1A particular event, or the time at which it takes place.
on one occasion I stayed up until two in the morning
Example sentencesExamples
- On at least three difference occasions, Neil accepted the hospitality of his hosts.
- Were the written words used by the defendant on an occasion of qualified privilege?
- In 1979 Jimmy Carter used the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the lunar landing to push his energy program.
- Theresa is already working on big celebrations to mark the special occasion in the history of the prominent Association.
- The meal followed and it proved to be a most enjoyable social occasion.
- Rovers boast an excellent record in the competition having reached the final on two previous occasions in recent years.
- Not everything said or written on an occasion of qualified privilege is protected.
- His swimming marathon last summer was on the occasion of his 40th birthday.
- Holidays and other special occasions are marked with singing and dancing.
- The accused testified and offered excuses in relation to her failure to comply on several other occasions during this period.
- Holland has won the title five times while Pakistan emerged victorious on three occasions.
- Ceremonies marking many official occasions are held in the country's churches.
- Actually, I could only remember one other occasion, months and months ago.
- We took a while to find the right direction on two or three occasions.
- Already, the industry has found sales touching the expected figures on four occasions.
- There had been only one previous occasion when I actually had to appear in court.
- You have been before the courts on many occasions over the years.
- The trial of Mr Daly had been adjourned on a number of occasions in the past.
- Here BBC Sport recalls the five previous occasions when the ultimate prize in European rugby has been on the line.
- On all four occasions, patients were transferred to other hospitals in the city.
Synonyms
instance, time, moment, juncture, point
event, happening, occurrence, affair, incident, episode, experience, situation, case, circumstance
1. 1.1 A special or noteworthy event, ceremony, or celebration.
  she was presented with a gold watch to mark the occasion
  mass noun Sunday lunch has a suitable sense of occasion about it
  Example sentencesExamples
  Another center of Shan life is the Buddhist monastery, where many occasions are celebrated.
  The entire set, costumes and props will also be flown to New York for the gala occasion.
  She was crowned at the end of a gala occasion on Sunday night.
  The ceremony was an occasion for considerable celebration, but Margaret was never crowned queen.
  They gave me a crystal wine glass to celebrate the momentous occasion.
  To celebrate this momentous occasion, have all your neighbors get together for a good old fashioned barbeque.
  Nobody is going to have that many special occasions in their life.
  He did this on several festive, campy occasions.
  The name-giving ceremony is a formal occasion celebrated by feasting and drinking.
  The greatest occasion for celebration in a Kurd's life is marriage.
  Some cultures decorate to celebrate a festive occasion, others to mark membership in a group or tribe.
  In 1974 he was invited to address the US Congress on the occasion of the celebrations marking the American bicentennial.
  Last week there were celebrations to mark the occasion with Mass being celebrated by the new Bishop of Galway.
  Patel admitted he had initially been overawed by the occasion.
  Her family and friends, along with staff at St. Joseph's, had a right old party bash celebrating the occasion.
  Mass will be celebrated to mark the occasion and the dinner and party will be held in the Anglers Rest Hotel in Headford.
  Weddings are important and costly occasions for celebration in both the Portuguese and Chinese communities.
  Today, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, we wish him well.
  They marked the occasion with a celebration with family and neighbours.
  The recent parish outing and day trip to West Mayo proved a very enjoyable occasion.
  Synonyms
  social event, event, affair, function, celebration, party, ceremony, get-together, gathering
  informal do, bash
  British informal rave-up, thrash, knees-up, jolly, beanfeast, bunfight, beano, lig
2. 1.2 A suitable or opportune time for doing something.
  by-elections are traditionally an occasion for registering protest votes
  Example sentencesExamples
  Opportunity refers to the occasion suitable for or conducive to the behavior, including such factors as geography and time.
  Having some occasions or opportunities to do so is always rewarding and inspiring.
  The Assembly used this rare occasion to chat about everything and nothing and just enjoy the time they spent together.
  I reckon that birthdays are more suitable occasions for resolutions than New Year.
  Ms. Ayotte said she was prepared to issue a formal opinion to that effect if the occasion arose.
  Whenever the occasion arose to work in a different area or learn new skills, I welcomed it.
  Instead of passing the ball off every time, he took shots around the arch when the occasion arose.
  Raf was a great playmate to have around and could be serious when the occasion arose.
  Each situation is different, and must be assessed individually when the occasion arises.
  The Bodhisattva can be represented as both male and female as need and occasion demand.
  I struggle to recall those rare occasions when it has been invoked against a non-Arab state.
  The occasion afforded staff the opportunity of paying tribute to a long-standing member of staff.
  Thankfully, they are all still fit and well and could still turn on the style if the occasion arose.
  The special occasion gave guests the opportunity to meet the director, singers and dancers of the world renown opera.
  The controversy provided a rare occasion for agreement between the ruling right and opposition left.
  At once, occasion arose for versions of reality to compete for public credibility.
  I promised myself that I'd tell Karl as soon as the occasion arose.
  We addicts can always come up with suitable justifications when the occasion demands.
  The occasion arose through the trip of the old people to Poppleton, given by Captain Grace, on the ‘River King’ a few weeks before.
  Synonyms
  opportunity, suitable/opportune time, right moment, chance, opening, window
2formal mass noun Reason; cause.
with infinitive it's the first time that I've had occasion to complain
Example sentencesExamples
- About this time last year I had occasion to complain about the non-collection of my refuse bin.
- Our certainty, whether grounded in reason or miraculous signs, affords no occasion to trust.
- There may be occasion at work and reason at home, for you to lose your cool or balance but that's not helpful so avoid extremes of any kind.
- I think you are somewhat reserved, but my daughter does not seem to mind your taciturnity, so I suppose I have no occasion to complain.
- For the first thirty years of my academic career, I had no occasion and no reason to worry about sports.
- I often have occasion to be reminded of the man who, as executive deputy mayor, was the face and the voice of Buffalo City.
- Actually, there is no special occasion or reason to buy the stuff.
Synonyms
reason, cause, call, grounds, justification, need, necessity, requirement, excuse, pretext, stimulus, inducement, provocation, motive

verb əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəˈkeɪʒən

[with object]formal

Cause (something)
something vital must have occasioned this visit
with two objects his death occasioned her much grief
Example sentencesExamples
- The loss occasioned by cancellation of hotel bookings and other expenses runs into the billions of shillings.
- In addition, she received an apology for any injustice occasioned to her.
- The father was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, but was acquitted.
- After a long delay occasioned by France, the treaty entered into force in 1985.
- Much sadness was occasioned by the sudden death of well known Claremorris chemist Sean O'Brien at the weekend.
- Much sadness was occasioned around the area by the news of her sudden death.
- His death shortly afterwards occasioned louder public grief than that of Louis XV four years earlier.
- My examination of terms such as fraught and wrought has occasioned controversy.
- These rites control the pollution occasioned by death, and also usher the soul from one life to another.
- Last year, the lights were not removed until March, occasioning embarrassment for both the Chamber and the Council.
- His death occasioned an outpouring of condolences, mourning, and reflection.
- The injustices occasioned by these institutions should, however, be confronted as an aspect of spiritual practice.
- Johnston has been charged with malicious wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
- Patrick was a popular and esteemed member of the local rural community and much sadness was occasioned by his death.
- Do you have to show that the error is one which occasions an injustice to your client?
- The jury took two hours to convict him of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
- But all in all, what with the weather and a degree of jadedness occasioned by a bit of sleep disturbance, it's not been a thrilling day.
- In principle any losses occasioned thereby are recoverable however they may be characterised.
- His passing occasioned deep grief in his native Ballinrobe where he was deservedly held in very high regard.
Synonyms
cause, give rise to, bring about, result in, lead to, prompt, provoke, evoke, elicit, call forth, produce, create, arouse, make (for), generate, engender, originate, effect, bring on, induce, precipitate, stir up, inspire, spark off, trigger, breed
literary beget
rare effectuate

Phrases

on occasion (or occasions)

Occasionally; from time to time.
on occasion, the state was asked to intervene
Example sentencesExamples
- Once there, Joe's life became one of living in hostels or, on occasions, even sleeping rough.
- The Laois lads continued to dominate the exchanges but on occasions were guilty of some wayward passes.
- We have lost by half a point and one point on occasions and probably have the most second places in Panorama.
- The three journalists who interviewed Putin for this book are pleasingly sassy on occasion.
- My students used to ask on occasions whether they were different from my students in Czechoslovakia.
- Early on, maybe, I was a little rusty on occasions, but I felt much better as the match went on.
- A post as full-time director of the charity has meant that he has been on occasions unavailable for team selection.
- Celebrity Melinda has also been persuaded to join him on occasions.
- His health is such that he turns blue on occasions and is unable to breathe.
- Now bear in mind this is the same person who, on occasions, will spend hours on her make-up before she'll set foot out the door.
Synonyms
occasionally, sometimes, from time to time, now and then, every now and then, now and again, every now and again, at times, every so often, once in a while, every once in a while, on occasions, on the odd occasion, periodically, at intervals, irregularly, sporadically, spasmodically, infrequently, intermittently, on and off, off and on

rise to the occasion

Perform better than usual in response to a special situation or event.
when it comes to the finals, they can rise to the occasion
Example sentencesExamples
- Still this is a masterful performance by Andsnes who rises to the occasion quite wonderfully.
- Australians who came into the game with a ‘must win’ situation rose to the occasion in fine style and outplayed the Kiwis.
- The team rose to the occasion and responded magnificently.
- Many teens will rise to the occasion by taking on responsibilities and providing support for other family members.
- There is some fine virtuoso writing here too, and the performers certainly rise to the occasion.
- Morrisons staff in Keighley are fired up about their store's latest improvement and hope customers will rise to the occasion.
- Nadia rose to the occasion, performing almost flawlessly.
- I also like the fact that he doesn't just rise to the occasion in certain events that suit his style.
- Along with the epic quality of the storytelling come performances that rise to the occasion.
- As the event unfolded, Samuel rose to the occasion.

take occasion

archaic Make use of an opportunity to do something.
I shall here take occasion to propose a second observation
Example sentencesExamples
- Here I must take occasion to tell you, there are five faults will be found in heaven with your best fruits.
- The member does not even know the Standing Orders, and he should take occasion over the adjournment to read them.
- But sin, taking occasion by the Commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence.
- For I am possessed of a cat, surpassing in beauty, from whom I take occasion to bless Almighty God.
- I took occasion from thence to speak strongly to her, concerning the hand of God, and his design in all afflictions.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin occasio(n-) 'juncture, reason', from occidere 'go down, set', from ob- 'towards' + cadere 'to fall'.

accident from Late Middle English:
An accident was originally ‘an event, something that happens’, not necessarily a mishap. It came into English via Old French, ultimately from Latin cadere, meaning ‘to fall’, which also gave us words such as cadaver (Late Middle English) ‘someone fallen’, chance, decay (Late Middle English) ‘fall away’, incident (Late Middle English) ‘fall upon’ so ‘happen’; and occasion (Late Middle English). The idea of an event ‘falling’ remains in the English word befall (Old English). Later the meaning of accident evolved into ‘something that happens by chance’, as in the phrase a happy accident. By the 17th century the modern meaning had become established in the language. The full form of the proverb accidents will happen, which dates from the early 19th century, is accidents will happen in the best-regulated families. According to Mr Micawber in Charles Dickens's David Copperfield (1850): ‘Accidents will occur in the best-regulated families; and in families not regulated by…the influence of Woman, in the lofty character of Wife, they must be expected with confidence, and must be borne with philosophy.’ See also adventure

Rhymes

abrasion, Australasian, equation, Eurasian, evasion, invasion, persuasion, pervasion, suasion, Vespasian

Definition of occasion in US English:

occasion

nounəˈkeɪʒənəˈkāZHən

1A particular time or instance of an event.
on one occasion I stayed up until two in the morning
Example sentencesExamples
- Were the written words used by the defendant on an occasion of qualified privilege?
- Holland has won the title five times while Pakistan emerged victorious on three occasions.
- The trial of Mr Daly had been adjourned on a number of occasions in the past.
- Not everything said or written on an occasion of qualified privilege is protected.
- There had been only one previous occasion when I actually had to appear in court.
- Rovers boast an excellent record in the competition having reached the final on two previous occasions in recent years.
- His swimming marathon last summer was on the occasion of his 40th birthday.
- On all four occasions, patients were transferred to other hospitals in the city.
- The accused testified and offered excuses in relation to her failure to comply on several other occasions during this period.
- Holidays and other special occasions are marked with singing and dancing.
- On at least three difference occasions, Neil accepted the hospitality of his hosts.
- Here BBC Sport recalls the five previous occasions when the ultimate prize in European rugby has been on the line.
- We took a while to find the right direction on two or three occasions.
- In 1979 Jimmy Carter used the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the lunar landing to push his energy program.
- You have been before the courts on many occasions over the years.
- The meal followed and it proved to be a most enjoyable social occasion.
- Ceremonies marking many official occasions are held in the country's churches.
- Already, the industry has found sales touching the expected figures on four occasions.
- Actually, I could only remember one other occasion, months and months ago.
- Theresa is already working on big celebrations to mark the special occasion in the history of the prominent Association.
Synonyms
instance, time, moment, juncture, point
1. 1.1 A special or noteworthy event, ceremony, or celebration.
  she was presented with a gold watch to mark the occasion
  Example sentencesExamples
  The recent parish outing and day trip to West Mayo proved a very enjoyable occasion.
  The ceremony was an occasion for considerable celebration, but Margaret was never crowned queen.
  Another center of Shan life is the Buddhist monastery, where many occasions are celebrated.
  The entire set, costumes and props will also be flown to New York for the gala occasion.
  She was crowned at the end of a gala occasion on Sunday night.
  Some cultures decorate to celebrate a festive occasion, others to mark membership in a group or tribe.
  Nobody is going to have that many special occasions in their life.
  He did this on several festive, campy occasions.
  Her family and friends, along with staff at St. Joseph's, had a right old party bash celebrating the occasion.
  In 1974 he was invited to address the US Congress on the occasion of the celebrations marking the American bicentennial.
  They marked the occasion with a celebration with family and neighbours.
  Last week there were celebrations to mark the occasion with Mass being celebrated by the new Bishop of Galway.
  Mass will be celebrated to mark the occasion and the dinner and party will be held in the Anglers Rest Hotel in Headford.
  To celebrate this momentous occasion, have all your neighbors get together for a good old fashioned barbeque.
  Patel admitted he had initially been overawed by the occasion.
  Today, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, we wish him well.
  The greatest occasion for celebration in a Kurd's life is marriage.
  The name-giving ceremony is a formal occasion celebrated by feasting and drinking.
  They gave me a crystal wine glass to celebrate the momentous occasion.
  Weddings are important and costly occasions for celebration in both the Portuguese and Chinese communities.
  Synonyms
  social event, event, affair, function, celebration, party, ceremony, get-together, gathering
2. 1.2 A suitable or opportune time for doing something.
  elections are an occasion for registering protest votes
  Example sentencesExamples
  Having some occasions or opportunities to do so is always rewarding and inspiring.
  The Assembly used this rare occasion to chat about everything and nothing and just enjoy the time they spent together.
  We addicts can always come up with suitable justifications when the occasion demands.
  I promised myself that I'd tell Karl as soon as the occasion arose.
  The occasion afforded staff the opportunity of paying tribute to a long-standing member of staff.
  Ms. Ayotte said she was prepared to issue a formal opinion to that effect if the occasion arose.
  I struggle to recall those rare occasions when it has been invoked against a non-Arab state.
  The controversy provided a rare occasion for agreement between the ruling right and opposition left.
  Instead of passing the ball off every time, he took shots around the arch when the occasion arose.
  The occasion arose through the trip of the old people to Poppleton, given by Captain Grace, on the ‘River King’ a few weeks before.
  Thankfully, they are all still fit and well and could still turn on the style if the occasion arose.
  Each situation is different, and must be assessed individually when the occasion arises.
  At once, occasion arose for versions of reality to compete for public credibility.
  The special occasion gave guests the opportunity to meet the director, singers and dancers of the world renown opera.
  Whenever the occasion arose to work in a different area or learn new skills, I welcomed it.
  I reckon that birthdays are more suitable occasions for resolutions than New Year.
  The Bodhisattva can be represented as both male and female as need and occasion demand.
  Raf was a great playmate to have around and could be serious when the occasion arose.
  Opportunity refers to the occasion suitable for or conducive to the behavior, including such factors as geography and time.
  Synonyms
  opportunity, opportune time, suitable time, right moment, chance, opening, window
2formal Reason; cause.
with infinitive it's the first time that I've had occasion to complain
Example sentencesExamples
- About this time last year I had occasion to complain about the non-collection of my refuse bin.
- I often have occasion to be reminded of the man who, as executive deputy mayor, was the face and the voice of Buffalo City.
- I think you are somewhat reserved, but my daughter does not seem to mind your taciturnity, so I suppose I have no occasion to complain.
- Our certainty, whether grounded in reason or miraculous signs, affords no occasion to trust.
- Actually, there is no special occasion or reason to buy the stuff.
- For the first thirty years of my academic career, I had no occasion and no reason to worry about sports.
- There may be occasion at work and reason at home, for you to lose your cool or balance but that's not helpful so avoid extremes of any kind.
Synonyms
reason, cause, call, grounds, justification, need, necessity, requirement, excuse, pretext, stimulus, inducement, provocation, motive

verbəˈkeɪʒənəˈkāZHən

[with object]formal

Cause (something)
something vital must have occasioned this visit
with two objects his death occasioned her much grief
Example sentencesExamples
- The jury took two hours to convict him of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
- But all in all, what with the weather and a degree of jadedness occasioned by a bit of sleep disturbance, it's not been a thrilling day.
- These rites control the pollution occasioned by death, and also usher the soul from one life to another.
- After a long delay occasioned by France, the treaty entered into force in 1985.
- Do you have to show that the error is one which occasions an injustice to your client?
- Patrick was a popular and esteemed member of the local rural community and much sadness was occasioned by his death.
- In principle any losses occasioned thereby are recoverable however they may be characterised.
- Much sadness was occasioned by the sudden death of well known Claremorris chemist Sean O'Brien at the weekend.
- In addition, she received an apology for any injustice occasioned to her.
- His death shortly afterwards occasioned louder public grief than that of Louis XV four years earlier.
- The injustices occasioned by these institutions should, however, be confronted as an aspect of spiritual practice.
- My examination of terms such as fraught and wrought has occasioned controversy.
- The father was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, but was acquitted.
- Last year, the lights were not removed until March, occasioning embarrassment for both the Chamber and the Council.
- Johnston has been charged with malicious wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
- Much sadness was occasioned around the area by the news of her sudden death.
- His passing occasioned deep grief in his native Ballinrobe where he was deservedly held in very high regard.
- His death occasioned an outpouring of condolences, mourning, and reflection.
- The loss occasioned by cancellation of hotel bookings and other expenses runs into the billions of shillings.
Synonyms
cause, give rise to, bring about, result in, lead to, prompt, provoke, evoke, elicit, call forth, produce, create, arouse, make, make for, generate, engender, originate, effect, bring on, induce, precipitate, stir up, inspire, spark off, trigger, breed

Phrases

on occasion (or occasions)

Occasionally; from time to time.
on occasion, the state was asked to intervene
Example sentencesExamples
- We have lost by half a point and one point on occasions and probably have the most second places in Panorama.
- Now bear in mind this is the same person who, on occasions, will spend hours on her make-up before she'll set foot out the door.
- My students used to ask on occasions whether they were different from my students in Czechoslovakia.
- The Laois lads continued to dominate the exchanges but on occasions were guilty of some wayward passes.
- Early on, maybe, I was a little rusty on occasions, but I felt much better as the match went on.
- Celebrity Melinda has also been persuaded to join him on occasions.
- A post as full-time director of the charity has meant that he has been on occasions unavailable for team selection.
- The three journalists who interviewed Putin for this book are pleasingly sassy on occasion.
- His health is such that he turns blue on occasions and is unable to breathe.
- Once there, Joe's life became one of living in hostels or, on occasions, even sleeping rough.
Synonyms
occasionally, sometimes, from time to time, now and then, every now and then, now and again, every now and again, at times, every so often, once in a while, every once in a while, on occasions, on the odd occasion, periodically, at intervals, irregularly, sporadically, spasmodically, infrequently, intermittently, on and off, off and on

rise to the occasion

Perform very well in response to a special situation or event.
Example sentencesExamples
- Nadia rose to the occasion, performing almost flawlessly.
- Australians who came into the game with a ‘must win’ situation rose to the occasion in fine style and outplayed the Kiwis.
- As the event unfolded, Samuel rose to the occasion.
- The team rose to the occasion and responded magnificently.
- Many teens will rise to the occasion by taking on responsibilities and providing support for other family members.
- Morrisons staff in Keighley are fired up about their store's latest improvement and hope customers will rise to the occasion.
- There is some fine virtuoso writing here too, and the performers certainly rise to the occasion.
- I also like the fact that he doesn't just rise to the occasion in certain events that suit his style.
- Still this is a masterful performance by Andsnes who rises to the occasion quite wonderfully.
- Along with the epic quality of the storytelling come performances that rise to the occasion.

take occasion

archaic Make use of an opportunity to do something.
Example sentencesExamples
- For I am possessed of a cat, surpassing in beauty, from whom I take occasion to bless Almighty God.
- Here I must take occasion to tell you, there are five faults will be found in heaven with your best fruits.
- But sin, taking occasion by the Commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence.
- The member does not even know the Standing Orders, and he should take occasion over the adjournment to read them.
- I took occasion from thence to speak strongly to her, concerning the hand of God, and his design in all afflictions.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin occasio(n-) ‘juncture, reason’, from occidere ‘go down, set’, from ob- ‘towards’ + cadere ‘to fall’.

单词	occasion
释义	Definition of occasion in English: occasion noun əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəˈkeɪʒən 1A particular event, or the time at which it takes place. on one occasion I stayed up until two in the morning Example sentencesExamples On at least three difference occasions, Neil accepted the hospitality of his hosts. Were the written words used by the defendant on an occasion of qualified privilege? In 1979 Jimmy Carter used the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the lunar landing to push his energy program. Theresa is already working on big celebrations to mark the special occasion in the history of the prominent Association. The meal followed and it proved to be a most enjoyable social occasion. Rovers boast an excellent record in the competition having reached the final on two previous occasions in recent years. Not everything said or written on an occasion of qualified privilege is protected. His swimming marathon last summer was on the occasion of his 40th birthday. Holidays and other special occasions are marked with singing and dancing. The accused testified and offered excuses in relation to her failure to comply on several other occasions during this period. Holland has won the title five times while Pakistan emerged victorious on three occasions. Ceremonies marking many official occasions are held in the country's churches. Actually, I could only remember one other occasion, months and months ago. We took a while to find the right direction on two or three occasions. Already, the industry has found sales touching the expected figures on four occasions. There had been only one previous occasion when I actually had to appear in court. You have been before the courts on many occasions over the years. The trial of Mr Daly had been adjourned on a number of occasions in the past. Here BBC Sport recalls the five previous occasions when the ultimate prize in European rugby has been on the line. On all four occasions, patients were transferred to other hospitals in the city. Synonyms instance, time, moment, juncture, point event, happening, occurrence, affair, incident, episode, experience, situation, case, circumstance 1.1 A special or noteworthy event, ceremony, or celebration. she was presented with a gold watch to mark the occasion mass noun Sunday lunch has a suitable sense of occasion about it Example sentencesExamples Another center of Shan life is the Buddhist monastery, where many occasions are celebrated. The entire set, costumes and props will also be flown to New York for the gala occasion. She was crowned at the end of a gala occasion on Sunday night. The ceremony was an occasion for considerable celebration, but Margaret was never crowned queen. They gave me a crystal wine glass to celebrate the momentous occasion. To celebrate this momentous occasion, have all your neighbors get together for a good old fashioned barbeque. Nobody is going to have that many special occasions in their life. He did this on several festive, campy occasions. The name-giving ceremony is a formal occasion celebrated by feasting and drinking. The greatest occasion for celebration in a Kurd's life is marriage. Some cultures decorate to celebrate a festive occasion, others to mark membership in a group or tribe. In 1974 he was invited to address the US Congress on the occasion of the celebrations marking the American bicentennial. Last week there were celebrations to mark the occasion with Mass being celebrated by the new Bishop of Galway. Patel admitted he had initially been overawed by the occasion. Her family and friends, along with staff at St. Joseph's, had a right old party bash celebrating the occasion. Mass will be celebrated to mark the occasion and the dinner and party will be held in the Anglers Rest Hotel in Headford. Weddings are important and costly occasions for celebration in both the Portuguese and Chinese communities. Today, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, we wish him well. They marked the occasion with a celebration with family and neighbours. The recent parish outing and day trip to West Mayo proved a very enjoyable occasion. Synonyms social event, event, affair, function, celebration, party, ceremony, get-together, gathering informal do, bash British informal rave-up, thrash, knees-up, jolly, beanfeast, bunfight, beano, lig 1.2 A suitable or opportune time for doing something. by-elections are traditionally an occasion for registering protest votes Example sentencesExamples Opportunity refers to the occasion suitable for or conducive to the behavior, including such factors as geography and time. Having some occasions or opportunities to do so is always rewarding and inspiring. The Assembly used this rare occasion to chat about everything and nothing and just enjoy the time they spent together. I reckon that birthdays are more suitable occasions for resolutions than New Year. Ms. Ayotte said she was prepared to issue a formal opinion to that effect if the occasion arose. Whenever the occasion arose to work in a different area or learn new skills, I welcomed it. Instead of passing the ball off every time, he took shots around the arch when the occasion arose. Raf was a great playmate to have around and could be serious when the occasion arose. Each situation is different, and must be assessed individually when the occasion arises. The Bodhisattva can be represented as both male and female as need and occasion demand. I struggle to recall those rare occasions when it has been invoked against a non-Arab state. The occasion afforded staff the opportunity of paying tribute to a long-standing member of staff. Thankfully, they are all still fit and well and could still turn on the style if the occasion arose. The special occasion gave guests the opportunity to meet the director, singers and dancers of the world renown opera. The controversy provided a rare occasion for agreement between the ruling right and opposition left. At once, occasion arose for versions of reality to compete for public credibility. I promised myself that I'd tell Karl as soon as the occasion arose. We addicts can always come up with suitable justifications when the occasion demands. The occasion arose through the trip of the old people to Poppleton, given by Captain Grace, on the ‘River King’ a few weeks before. Synonyms opportunity, suitable/opportune time, right moment, chance, opening, window 2formal mass noun Reason; cause. with infinitive it's the first time that I've had occasion to complain Example sentencesExamples About this time last year I had occasion to complain about the non-collection of my refuse bin. Our certainty, whether grounded in reason or miraculous signs, affords no occasion to trust. There may be occasion at work and reason at home, for you to lose your cool or balance but that's not helpful so avoid extremes of any kind. I think you are somewhat reserved, but my daughter does not seem to mind your taciturnity, so I suppose I have no occasion to complain. For the first thirty years of my academic career, I had no occasion and no reason to worry about sports. I often have occasion to be reminded of the man who, as executive deputy mayor, was the face and the voice of Buffalo City. Actually, there is no special occasion or reason to buy the stuff. Synonyms reason, cause, call, grounds, justification, need, necessity, requirement, excuse, pretext, stimulus, inducement, provocation, motive verb əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəˈkeɪʒən [with object]formal Cause (something) something vital must have occasioned this visit with two objects his death occasioned her much grief Example sentencesExamples The loss occasioned by cancellation of hotel bookings and other expenses runs into the billions of shillings. In addition, she received an apology for any injustice occasioned to her. The father was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, but was acquitted. After a long delay occasioned by France, the treaty entered into force in 1985. Much sadness was occasioned by the sudden death of well known Claremorris chemist Sean O'Brien at the weekend. Much sadness was occasioned around the area by the news of her sudden death. His death shortly afterwards occasioned louder public grief than that of Louis XV four years earlier. My examination of terms such as fraught and wrought has occasioned controversy. These rites control the pollution occasioned by death, and also usher the soul from one life to another. Last year, the lights were not removed until March, occasioning embarrassment for both the Chamber and the Council. His death occasioned an outpouring of condolences, mourning, and reflection. The injustices occasioned by these institutions should, however, be confronted as an aspect of spiritual practice. Johnston has been charged with malicious wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Patrick was a popular and esteemed member of the local rural community and much sadness was occasioned by his death. Do you have to show that the error is one which occasions an injustice to your client? The jury took two hours to convict him of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. But all in all, what with the weather and a degree of jadedness occasioned by a bit of sleep disturbance, it's not been a thrilling day. In principle any losses occasioned thereby are recoverable however they may be characterised. His passing occasioned deep grief in his native Ballinrobe where he was deservedly held in very high regard. Synonyms cause, give rise to, bring about, result in, lead to, prompt, provoke, evoke, elicit, call forth, produce, create, arouse, make (for), generate, engender, originate, effect, bring on, induce, precipitate, stir up, inspire, spark off, trigger, breed literary beget rare effectuate Phrases on occasion (or occasions) Occasionally; from time to time. on occasion, the state was asked to intervene Example sentencesExamples Once there, Joe's life became one of living in hostels or, on occasions, even sleeping rough. The Laois lads continued to dominate the exchanges but on occasions were guilty of some wayward passes. We have lost by half a point and one point on occasions and probably have the most second places in Panorama. The three journalists who interviewed Putin for this book are pleasingly sassy on occasion. My students used to ask on occasions whether they were different from my students in Czechoslovakia. Early on, maybe, I was a little rusty on occasions, but I felt much better as the match went on. A post as full-time director of the charity has meant that he has been on occasions unavailable for team selection. Celebrity Melinda has also been persuaded to join him on occasions. His health is such that he turns blue on occasions and is unable to breathe. Now bear in mind this is the same person who, on occasions, will spend hours on her make-up before she'll set foot out the door. Synonyms occasionally, sometimes, from time to time, now and then, every now and then, now and again, every now and again, at times, every so often, once in a while, every once in a while, on occasions, on the odd occasion, periodically, at intervals, irregularly, sporadically, spasmodically, infrequently, intermittently, on and off, off and on rise to the occasion Perform better than usual in response to a special situation or event. when it comes to the finals, they can rise to the occasion Example sentencesExamples Still this is a masterful performance by Andsnes who rises to the occasion quite wonderfully. Australians who came into the game with a ‘must win’ situation rose to the occasion in fine style and outplayed the Kiwis. The team rose to the occasion and responded magnificently. Many teens will rise to the occasion by taking on responsibilities and providing support for other family members. There is some fine virtuoso writing here too, and the performers certainly rise to the occasion. Morrisons staff in Keighley are fired up about their store's latest improvement and hope customers will rise to the occasion. Nadia rose to the occasion, performing almost flawlessly. I also like the fact that he doesn't just rise to the occasion in certain events that suit his style. Along with the epic quality of the storytelling come performances that rise to the occasion. As the event unfolded, Samuel rose to the occasion. take occasion archaic Make use of an opportunity to do something. I shall here take occasion to propose a second observation Example sentencesExamples Here I must take occasion to tell you, there are five faults will be found in heaven with your best fruits. The member does not even know the Standing Orders, and he should take occasion over the adjournment to read them. But sin, taking occasion by the Commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For I am possessed of a cat, surpassing in beauty, from whom I take occasion to bless Almighty God. I took occasion from thence to speak strongly to her, concerning the hand of God, and his design in all afflictions. Origin Late Middle English: from Latin occasio(n-) 'juncture, reason', from occidere 'go down, set', from ob- 'towards' + cadere 'to fall'. accident from Late Middle English: An accident was originally ‘an event, something that happens’, not necessarily a mishap. It came into English via Old French, ultimately from Latin cadere, meaning ‘to fall’, which also gave us words such as cadaver (Late Middle English) ‘someone fallen’, chance, decay (Late Middle English) ‘fall away’, incident (Late Middle English) ‘fall upon’ so ‘happen’; and occasion (Late Middle English). The idea of an event ‘falling’ remains in the English word befall (Old English). Later the meaning of accident evolved into ‘something that happens by chance’, as in the phrase a happy accident. By the 17th century the modern meaning had become established in the language. The full form of the proverb accidents will happen, which dates from the early 19th century, is accidents will happen in the best-regulated families. According to Mr Micawber in Charles Dickens's David Copperfield (1850): ‘Accidents will occur in the best-regulated families; and in families not regulated by…the influence of Woman, in the lofty character of Wife, they must be expected with confidence, and must be borne with philosophy.’ See also adventure Rhymes abrasion, Australasian, equation, Eurasian, evasion, invasion, persuasion, pervasion, suasion, Vespasian noun.1 phr. Definition of occasion in US English: occasion nounəˈkeɪʒənəˈkāZHən 1A particular time or instance of an event. on one occasion I stayed up until two in the morning Example sentencesExamples Were the written words used by the defendant on an occasion of qualified privilege? Holland has won the title five times while Pakistan emerged victorious on three occasions. The trial of Mr Daly had been adjourned on a number of occasions in the past. Not everything said or written on an occasion of qualified privilege is protected. There had been only one previous occasion when I actually had to appear in court. Rovers boast an excellent record in the competition having reached the final on two previous occasions in recent years. His swimming marathon last summer was on the occasion of his 40th birthday. On all four occasions, patients were transferred to other hospitals in the city. The accused testified and offered excuses in relation to her failure to comply on several other occasions during this period. Holidays and other special occasions are marked with singing and dancing. On at least three difference occasions, Neil accepted the hospitality of his hosts. Here BBC Sport recalls the five previous occasions when the ultimate prize in European rugby has been on the line. We took a while to find the right direction on two or three occasions. In 1979 Jimmy Carter used the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the lunar landing to push his energy program. You have been before the courts on many occasions over the years. The meal followed and it proved to be a most enjoyable social occasion. Ceremonies marking many official occasions are held in the country's churches. Already, the industry has found sales touching the expected figures on four occasions. Actually, I could only remember one other occasion, months and months ago. Theresa is already working on big celebrations to mark the special occasion in the history of the prominent Association. Synonyms instance, time, moment, juncture, point 1.1 A special or noteworthy event, ceremony, or celebration. she was presented with a gold watch to mark the occasion Example sentencesExamples The recent parish outing and day trip to West Mayo proved a very enjoyable occasion. The ceremony was an occasion for considerable celebration, but Margaret was never crowned queen. Another center of Shan life is the Buddhist monastery, where many occasions are celebrated. The entire set, costumes and props will also be flown to New York for the gala occasion. She was crowned at the end of a gala occasion on Sunday night. Some cultures decorate to celebrate a festive occasion, others to mark membership in a group or tribe. Nobody is going to have that many special occasions in their life. He did this on several festive, campy occasions. Her family and friends, along with staff at St. Joseph's, had a right old party bash celebrating the occasion. In 1974 he was invited to address the US Congress on the occasion of the celebrations marking the American bicentennial. They marked the occasion with a celebration with family and neighbours. Last week there were celebrations to mark the occasion with Mass being celebrated by the new Bishop of Galway. Mass will be celebrated to mark the occasion and the dinner and party will be held in the Anglers Rest Hotel in Headford. To celebrate this momentous occasion, have all your neighbors get together for a good old fashioned barbeque. Patel admitted he had initially been overawed by the occasion. Today, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, we wish him well. The greatest occasion for celebration in a Kurd's life is marriage. The name-giving ceremony is a formal occasion celebrated by feasting and drinking. They gave me a crystal wine glass to celebrate the momentous occasion. Weddings are important and costly occasions for celebration in both the Portuguese and Chinese communities. Synonyms social event, event, affair, function, celebration, party, ceremony, get-together, gathering 1.2 A suitable or opportune time for doing something. elections are an occasion for registering protest votes Example sentencesExamples Having some occasions or opportunities to do so is always rewarding and inspiring. The Assembly used this rare occasion to chat about everything and nothing and just enjoy the time they spent together. We addicts can always come up with suitable justifications when the occasion demands. I promised myself that I'd tell Karl as soon as the occasion arose. The occasion afforded staff the opportunity of paying tribute to a long-standing member of staff. Ms. Ayotte said she was prepared to issue a formal opinion to that effect if the occasion arose. I struggle to recall those rare occasions when it has been invoked against a non-Arab state. The controversy provided a rare occasion for agreement between the ruling right and opposition left. Instead of passing the ball off every time, he took shots around the arch when the occasion arose. The occasion arose through the trip of the old people to Poppleton, given by Captain Grace, on the ‘River King’ a few weeks before. Thankfully, they are all still fit and well and could still turn on the style if the occasion arose. Each situation is different, and must be assessed individually when the occasion arises. At once, occasion arose for versions of reality to compete for public credibility. The special occasion gave guests the opportunity to meet the director, singers and dancers of the world renown opera. Whenever the occasion arose to work in a different area or learn new skills, I welcomed it. I reckon that birthdays are more suitable occasions for resolutions than New Year. The Bodhisattva can be represented as both male and female as need and occasion demand. Raf was a great playmate to have around and could be serious when the occasion arose. Opportunity refers to the occasion suitable for or conducive to the behavior, including such factors as geography and time. Synonyms opportunity, opportune time, suitable time, right moment, chance, opening, window 2formal Reason; cause. with infinitive it's the first time that I've had occasion to complain Example sentencesExamples About this time last year I had occasion to complain about the non-collection of my refuse bin. I often have occasion to be reminded of the man who, as executive deputy mayor, was the face and the voice of Buffalo City. I think you are somewhat reserved, but my daughter does not seem to mind your taciturnity, so I suppose I have no occasion to complain. Our certainty, whether grounded in reason or miraculous signs, affords no occasion to trust. Actually, there is no special occasion or reason to buy the stuff. For the first thirty years of my academic career, I had no occasion and no reason to worry about sports. There may be occasion at work and reason at home, for you to lose your cool or balance but that's not helpful so avoid extremes of any kind. Synonyms reason, cause, call, grounds, justification, need, necessity, requirement, excuse, pretext, stimulus, inducement, provocation, motive verbəˈkeɪʒənəˈkāZHən [with object]formal Cause (something) something vital must have occasioned this visit with two objects his death occasioned her much grief Example sentencesExamples The jury took two hours to convict him of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. But all in all, what with the weather and a degree of jadedness occasioned by a bit of sleep disturbance, it's not been a thrilling day. These rites control the pollution occasioned by death, and also usher the soul from one life to another. After a long delay occasioned by France, the treaty entered into force in 1985. Do you have to show that the error is one which occasions an injustice to your client? Patrick was a popular and esteemed member of the local rural community and much sadness was occasioned by his death. In principle any losses occasioned thereby are recoverable however they may be characterised. Much sadness was occasioned by the sudden death of well known Claremorris chemist Sean O'Brien at the weekend. In addition, she received an apology for any injustice occasioned to her. His death shortly afterwards occasioned louder public grief than that of Louis XV four years earlier. The injustices occasioned by these institutions should, however, be confronted as an aspect of spiritual practice. My examination of terms such as fraught and wrought has occasioned controversy. The father was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, but was acquitted. Last year, the lights were not removed until March, occasioning embarrassment for both the Chamber and the Council. Johnston has been charged with malicious wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Much sadness was occasioned around the area by the news of her sudden death. His passing occasioned deep grief in his native Ballinrobe where he was deservedly held in very high regard. His death occasioned an outpouring of condolences, mourning, and reflection. The loss occasioned by cancellation of hotel bookings and other expenses runs into the billions of shillings. Synonyms cause, give rise to, bring about, result in, lead to, prompt, provoke, evoke, elicit, call forth, produce, create, arouse, make, make for, generate, engender, originate, effect, bring on, induce, precipitate, stir up, inspire, spark off, trigger, breed Phrases on occasion (or occasions) Occasionally; from time to time. on occasion, the state was asked to intervene Example sentencesExamples We have lost by half a point and one point on occasions and probably have the most second places in Panorama. Now bear in mind this is the same person who, on occasions, will spend hours on her make-up before she'll set foot out the door. My students used to ask on occasions whether they were different from my students in Czechoslovakia. The Laois lads continued to dominate the exchanges but on occasions were guilty of some wayward passes. Early on, maybe, I was a little rusty on occasions, but I felt much better as the match went on. Celebrity Melinda has also been persuaded to join him on occasions. A post as full-time director of the charity has meant that he has been on occasions unavailable for team selection. The three journalists who interviewed Putin for this book are pleasingly sassy on occasion. His health is such that he turns blue on occasions and is unable to breathe. Once there, Joe's life became one of living in hostels or, on occasions, even sleeping rough. Synonyms occasionally, sometimes, from time to time, now and then, every now and then, now and again, every now and again, at times, every so often, once in a while, every once in a while, on occasions, on the odd occasion, periodically, at intervals, irregularly, sporadically, spasmodically, infrequently, intermittently, on and off, off and on rise to the occasion Perform very well in response to a special situation or event. Example sentencesExamples Nadia rose to the occasion, performing almost flawlessly. Australians who came into the game with a ‘must win’ situation rose to the occasion in fine style and outplayed the Kiwis. As the event unfolded, Samuel rose to the occasion. The team rose to the occasion and responded magnificently. Many teens will rise to the occasion by taking on responsibilities and providing support for other family members. Morrisons staff in Keighley are fired up about their store's latest improvement and hope customers will rise to the occasion. There is some fine virtuoso writing here too, and the performers certainly rise to the occasion. I also like the fact that he doesn't just rise to the occasion in certain events that suit his style. Still this is a masterful performance by Andsnes who rises to the occasion quite wonderfully. Along with the epic quality of the storytelling come performances that rise to the occasion. take occasion archaic Make use of an opportunity to do something. Example sentencesExamples For I am possessed of a cat, surpassing in beauty, from whom I take occasion to bless Almighty God. Here I must take occasion to tell you, there are five faults will be found in heaven with your best fruits. But sin, taking occasion by the Commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. The member does not even know the Standing Orders, and he should take occasion over the adjournment to read them. I took occasion from thence to speak strongly to her, concerning the hand of God, and his design in all afflictions. Origin Late Middle English: from Latin occasio(n-) ‘juncture, reason’, from occidere ‘go down, set’, from ob- ‘towards’ + cadere ‘to fall’. noun.1 phr.
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