Synonym: affair, function, juncture, social function, social occasion. Similar words: on occasion, occasional, occasionally, evasion, invasion, abrasion, pervasion, casino. Meaning: [ə'keɪʒn] 
n. 1. an event that occurs at a critical time 2. a vaguely specified social event 3. reason 4. the time of a particular event 5. an opportunity to do something. v. give occasion to.
n. 1. an event that occurs at a critical time 2. a vaguely specified social event 3. reason 4. the time of a particular event 5. an opportunity to do something. v. give occasion to. 
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31 It was felt inappropriate by some that such a serious occasion should include dancing.
32 I tried to blend into the crowd, but I was obviously not dressed for the occasion.
33 We are very happy to learn that you have successfully passed the college entrance examination this year and have been admitted into Beijing University with honor.Allow us to offer our most sincere congratulations on this happy occasion and wish you greater achievement in your college education.
34 His casual behaviour was wholly inappropriate for such a formal occasion.
35 With all the love a heart can hold on your birthday.On this special occasion,I want you to know it is you who make my life meaningful.My love for you is more than I can express.I am to share every day with you till the end of my life. Happy birthday!
36 Do not keep anything for a special occasion,because every day that you live is a SPECIAL OCCASION.
37 Several film stars were invited to add a touch of glamour to the occasion.
38 There is a great sense of occasion and a terrific standard of musicianship.
38 Wish you will love sentencedict.com and make progress everyday!
39 On the occasion of the New Year, may my wife and I extend to you and yours our warmest greetings, wishing you a happy New Year, your career greater success and your family happiness.
40 He seized the occasion to invite her home for dinner.
41 I'm ill prepared for the occasion.
42 His remark was the occasion of a bitter quarrel.
43 Their wedding turned out to be quite an occasion.
44 There was a touch of triumphalism about the occasion.
45 His laughter was not becoming on that solemn occasion.
46 Her presence lent the occasion a certain dignity.
47 I put on my Sunday best for the occasion.
48 The Premier's burial was a solemn occasion.
49 I had occasion to call on him last year.
50 I've had no occasion to visit him recently.
51 This is a gala occasion.
52 Congratulations on the occasion of your wedding anniversary.
53 The launch of a ship was a big occasion.
54 There was no occasion to do so.
55 Turn every meal into a special occasion.
56 His funeral was a great occasion of public mourning.
57 His behavior on that occasion was extremely callous.
58 This is not an occasion for laughter.
59 The choir rose to the occasion and sang beautifully.
60 They entered into the spirit of the occasion .
More similar words: on occasion, occasional, occasionally, evasion, invasion, abrasion, pervasion, casino, cast aside, occupation, occupational, preoccupation, fusion, vision, mission, pension, erosion, cession, version, passion, tension, allusion, session, mansion, aversion, division, avulsion, revision, emission, delusion.