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Occasion is a special event or a specific time when something is possible or when something will happen. An example of an occasion is a birthday. Occasions My saved projects Seasonal; Father's Day. Father's Day Photo Books; Pilsner Glasses; Growlers; Shot Glasses. A cause or reason His remark was the occasion of a bitter quarrel.
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time
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function
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opportunity
reason
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- ground(s)
cause
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- lead to
- result in
on occasion
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something that happens
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the general point at which an event occurs
something significant that happens
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a favorable or advantageous combination of circumstances
that which produces an effect
that which provides a reason or justification
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a large or important social gathering
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to be the cause of
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Occasion Occasion
- lead to
- result in
to be a proper or sufficient occasion for
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an event that occurs at a critical time
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a vaguely specified social event
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reason
the time of a particular event
an opportunity to do something
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give occasion to
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Related to on occasion: not to mention, in the first place, in favor of, pat on the back, came across
on occasion
Once in a while; occasionally. I don't really drink, but I do enjoy a nice glass of wine with a meal on occasion.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. Ā© 2015 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.
on occasion
occasionally. I like to go to the movies on occasion.On occasion, Mary would walk her dog through the park.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. Ā© 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
on occasion
From time to time, now and then, as in Nell has been known to eat meat on occasion. This usage, first in the form of upon occasion, replaced by occasion about 1600.
The American HeritageĀ® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright Ā© 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Occasion When Or Occasion Where
on ocĖcasion(s)
sometimes; not very often: I donāt smoke cigarettes but I like to smoke a cigar on occasion.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary Ā© Farlex 2017
on occasion
See also: occasion, on
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