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occasions

/əˈkeɪʒənz/
Meanings
  • noun

    An appropriate and often exciting or memorable time or event.

    - "The annual company picnic is a much-anticipated occasion."
    - "The graduation ceremony was a proud occasion for the family."
  • noun

    A chance or opportunity for doing something.

    - "This is the perfect occasion to ask for a raise."
    - "The occasion for the party is her birthday."
Pronunciation
  1. /əˈkeɪʒənz/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with occasions
occurrences , adventures , aventures , adventuresome , adventuresome
Variants
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occasion , occasions , on occasion , occasioned , occasioning
Etymology
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From Old French occasioun, from the Latin occasionem (accusative of occasio), a coming, arrival, or opportunity.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'occasion' comes from the Latin word 'occasio', which means 'arrival' or 'opportunity'.

  2. In ancient Rome, special occasions were often marked with the sacrifice of a pig, which was believed to bring good luck.

  3. The word 'occasion' is also used in mathematics to describe a set of possible inputs or values for a given function.

Related Concepts
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  1. event: An occasion or activity that takes place, often with a specific purpose or theme.

  2. occasion speech: A speech given on a special occasion, often to celebrate or acknowledge an achievement or milestone.

Quotes
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  1. On several "occasions", people have observed dark, kilometer-wide bands on the ocean surface as tsunamis approached or passed by …

    - S. Perkins,{it}Science News{/it},21 Feb. 2004

  2. To publish a definitive collection of short stories in one's late 60s seems to me, as an American writer, a traditional and a dignified "occasion", eclipsed in no way by the fact that a great many of the stories in my current collection were written in my underwear.

    - John Cheever,in Ann Charters, {it}The Story and Its Writer{/it},1987

  3. Not so long ago, {it}Rolling Stone's{/it} David Fricke asked the late Kurt Cobain whom he admired among "established" rock bands. Cobain unhesitatingly named R.E.M., using the "occasion" to send the band members a virtual mash note for remaining true to their muse and to themselves and for refusing to be swayed by the shifting winds of fashion and commerciality.

    - Robert Palmer,{it}Rolling Stone{/it},6 Oct. 1994

  4. When versatility is fashion's best justification, the idea of a beautiful lace blouse or dress that can step up to a special "occasion" and then look just as good under a man-tailored jacket or a fine-gauge long-line cardigan the next day is persuasive.

    - S. Mower,{it}Vogue{/it},September 2008
Culture
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Occasions have been celebrated and commemorated throughout history, from religious and cultural festivals to personal milestones and achievements. They provide opportunities for people to come together and share experiences, strengthen relationships, and create lasting memories.

How to Memorize "occasions"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a calendar with various occasions marked on different days.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'occasions' with the idea of a celebration or gathering.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: OCStands for 'Opportune Chance' and 'Special Time'.

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