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English Idioms :: occasion
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occasion - See: ON OCCASION. |
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Traditional English :: occasion
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occasion - n. & v. --n. 1 a a special or noteworthy event or happening (dressed for the occasion). b the time or occurrence of this (on the occasion of their marriage).
2 (often foll. by for, or to + infin.) a reason, ground, or justification (there is no occasion to be angry).
3 a juncture suitable for doing something; an opportunity.
4 an immediate but subordinate or incidental cause (the assassination was the occasion of the war). --v.tr.
1 be the occasion or cause of; bring about esp. incidentally.
2 (foll. by to + infin.) cause (a person or thing to do something). on occasion now and then; when the need arises. rise to the occasion produce the necessary will, energy, ability, etc., in unusually demanding circumstances. take occasion (foll. by to + infin.) make use of the opportunity. [ME f. OF occasion or L occasio juncture, reason, f. occidere occas- go down (as OB-, cadere fall)] |
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Related Words
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any
bateau
special
dress
gown
maternity
shoes
machine
outil
d
voiture
automobile
lady
apparel
speech
welcome
camion
vehicule
vente
gift
uniques
all
girl
volkswagen
california
de
an
flower
scooter
moto
camaras
card
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Most Often Usage
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any occasion
bateau occasion
special occasion dress
special occasion gown
maternity special occasion dress
special occasion shoes
machine outil d occasion
voiture occasion
occasion automobile
lady special occasion dress
special occasion apparel
occasion speech welcome
camion occasion
occasion vehicule
vente voiture occasion
gift occasion
vente vehicule occasion
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