Occasion means something special––that happens seldom or is notable when it does. On occasion, we sit down together as a family, but not every day, and never for dinner. When Great Aunt Mabel visits, however, we rise to the occasion and stage a large family meal.
A falling out, happening, or coming to pass; hence, that which falls out or happens; occurrence; incident.
Noun
an event that occurs at a critical time; "at such junctures he always had an impulse to leave"; "it was needed only on special occasions"
Noun
a vaguely specified social event; "the party was quite an affair"; "an occasion arranged to honor the president"; "a seemingly endless round of social functions"
Noun
reason; "there was no occasion for complaint"
Noun
an opportunity to do something; "there was never an occasion for her to demonstrate her skill"
Noun
the time of a particular event; "on the occasion of his 60th birthday"
Verb
give occasion to
n.
A falling out, happening, or coming to pass; hence, that
which falls out or happens; occurrence; incident.
n.
A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance;
convenience.
n.
An occurrence or condition of affairs which brings with
it some unlooked-for event; that which incidentally brings to pass an
event, without being its efficient cause or sufficient reason;
accidental or incidental cause.
n.
Need; exigency; requirement; necessity; as, I have no
occasion for firearms.
n.
A reason or excuse; a motive; a persuasion.
v. t.
To give occasion to; to cause; to produce; to induce;
as, to occasion anxiety.
Occasion
The unlooked-for incidents of family history, and its hidden excitements, and its arduous occasions.2.
Sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me.
I'll take the occasion which he gives to bring Him to his death.3.
Her beauty was the occasion of the war.4.
After we have served ourselves and our own occasions.
When my occasions took me into France.5.
Whose manner was, all passengers to stay, And entertain with her occasions sly.
Occasion
If we inquire what it is that occasions men to make several combinations of simple ideas into distinct modes.
A falling out, happening, or coming to pass; hence, that which falls out or happens; occurrence; incident.
To give occasion to; to cause; to produce; to induce;
Usage Examples
Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.
My mom won't let me buy high-fashion stuff unless it's TK Maxx or a birthday occasion.
I used to work for a management consulting company, so I dressed differently - business casual, probably a lot of things from Banana Republic. My wardrobe now is definitely more expensive, but I always dress for the occasion.
I don't understand why people whose entire lives or their corporate success depends on communication, and yet they are led on occasion by CEOs who cannot talk their way out of a paper bag and don't care to.
Courage that grows from constitution often forsakes a man when he has occasion for it courage which arises from a sense of duty acts in a uniform manner.
I think a nice romantic dinner should be saved for when you and the girl you're dating or seeing have something special and it's a more special occasion.
I'm not a comedian. I'm an actor who just happens to be funny on occasion.
Literature is made upon any occasion that a challenge is put to the legal apparatus by conscience in touch with humanity.
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Other Usage ExamplesMay we so love as never to have occasion to repent of our love!
I've had to adapt my wardrobe to my various roles, both at the office, as a mom, and for television. When I shop for the season I look for pieces that will suit every facet of my daily life, not just one single occasion.
It was morning through the high window I saw the pure, bright blue of the sky as it hovered cheerfully over the long roofs of the neighboring houses. It too seemed full of joy, as if it had special plans, and had put on its finest clothes for the occasion.
I had no occasion for an apron on that morning.
Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing.
As far as the leading man/romantic lead, I'll tell you what, I really enjoyed my experience more than I thought or imagined I would on 'Catch and Release.' God bless them if they want to give me another shot at that. I would love to have that as something I can go to on occasion.
A commercial society whose members are essentially ascetic and indifferent in social ritual has to be provided with blueprints and specifications for evoking the right tone for every occasion.
Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers.
Forward, as occasion offers. Never look round to see whether any shall note it... Be satisfied with success in even the smallest matter, and think that even such a result is no trifle.
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