occasion

1. n. A falling out, happening, or coming to pass; hence, that which falls out or happens; occurrence; incident. Source: opted

2. n. A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance; convenience. Source: opted

3. 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. Source: opted

4. n. Need; exigency; requirement; necessity; as, I have no occasion for firearms. Source: opted

5. n. A reason or excuse; a motive; a persuasion. Source: opted

6. v. t. To give occasion to; to cause; to produce; to induce; as, to occasion anxiety. Source: opted

7. n. an event that occurs at a critical time Source: wordnet

8. n. a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people Source: wordnet

9. n. a rational motive for a belief or action Source: wordnet

10. n. the time of a particular event Source: wordnet

11. n. an opportunity to do something Source: wordnet

12. v. give occasion to Source: wordnet

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