nounπShareA favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance."At this point, she seized the occasion to make her own observation."situationtimeeventessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe time when something happens."The occasion for the party was my daughter's birthday. "timeeventsituationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn occurrence or state of affairs which causes some event or reaction; a motive or reason."I had no occasion to feel offended, however."eventtimesituationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething which causes something else; a cause."The teacher's strict grading policy was the occasion for many student complaints. "eventtimeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn occurrence or incident."The sudden downpour was an occasion for a delay in the school's afternoon activities. "eventtimeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA particular happening; an instance or time when something occurred."I could think of two separate occasions when she had deliberately lied to me."timeeventsituationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareNeed; requirement, necessity."I have no occasion for firearms."demandessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA special event or function."Having people round for dinner was always quite an occasion at our house."eventtimecultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA reason or excuse; a motive; a persuasion."His late arrival was his occasion for missing the important meeting. "situationeventessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause; to produce; to induce"it is seen that the mental changes are occasioned by a change of polarity"actionoutcomeeventessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
