OCCASIONS Synonyms: 197 Similar and Opposite Words

occasions 1 of 2

noun

Definition of occasions next

plural of occasion

as in times

a particular point at which an event takes place on that occasion, I didn't actually meet your father

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Relevance

as in opportunities

a favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place the substitute violinist rose to the occasion and performed the piece beautifully

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as in causes

someone or something responsible for a result the missing money proved to be the occasion of much strife between the two brothers

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as in events

something that happens weddings are generally happy occasions

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occasions

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of occasion

as in prompts

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) the announcement concerning the change in scheduling occasioned much confusion

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Noun

And Americans who have flown private before are three times more likely to trust private pilots over commercial ones.

Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
This, along with self-service brewing stations, increased hiring efforts, and redesigned store layouts, is expected to reduce wait times, especially during peak hours.

Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024

Definition of times

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