occasion
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3.1
- noun
- /əˈkeɪʒən/
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ocasión
- And it's the perfect occasion since I'm currently travelling.
- for special occasions
- on rare occasions
- on one occasion
For me, these are rare occasions for human self esteem.
- For me, these are rare occasions for human self esteem.
- But on this occasion, the gloves was off.
- And then we have a number of different occasions where teaching comes up.
- And on a couple of occasions nothing in particular strikes me.
- Quote a noticeable shift to occasion based apparel.
- Would you mind if I shared a joyous occasion which is happening days from now?
- So you, you went and met a gang on one occasion and you went alone?
- We were kidnapped together on one occasion with James.
- Only needs a nice special occasion, some little drops.
- Thank you for your support of Harvard and please return for this occasion next year.
Examples
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I have been saving this for an occasion such as this.
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Like what is the appropriate occasion for this dress?
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- What is this special occasion?
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I'm not sure if it's quite right for this occasion, lovely as it is.
Fiction book (1990) -
I drink it on special occasions.
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This dish is eaten on special occasions in Iran.
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Musicians and a dancer who set the celebratory tone for this happy occasion accompanied them along the way.
Academic text (2011) -
We celebrated a special occasion with a big party last weekend.
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Her graduation was a proud occasion for the entire family.
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I always buy a nice gift for special occasions, like birthdays and anniversaries.
Synonyms
∞
2.0
A particular occasion when something happens or you feel it
∞
2.0
A time or situation that lets you do something important
∞
1.0
A planned or important thing that happens at a particular time and place
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3.7
A formal social event with food, music, and speeches
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3.6
Something that happens, often an event or incident
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4.2
A formal social event such as a party or ceremony
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6.6
A time when an important decision must be made
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2.7
An event where people meet to talk and spend time together
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3.5
A formal event where people meet for a special purpose
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2.8
An event where people meet to celebrate or spend time together
A formal party or ceremony where many people meet
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Etymology
Occasion comes from Latin parts ob- 'toward' and cadere 'to fall', giving the image of something 'coming about' or 'happening'. The same root is in the word accident, which is also about something that 'happens', and that is why occasion means a special event or time when something happens.