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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151 Enthusiastic applause lent a sense of occasion to the proceedings.
152 One of the more gushing newspapers described the occasion as 'a fairy-tale wedding'.
153 There'll be a celebrity guest to add lustre to the occasion.
154 Champagne always adds a touch of glamour to the occasion.
155 As it was such a special occasion, she permitted herself a small glass of champagne.
156 He was presented with the watch on the occasion of his retirement.
157 On this occasion the press have not been intrusive and they have shown great tact.
158 I often think fondly of an occasion some years ago at Covent Garden.
159 It is, however[sentencedict.com], necessary on occasion to work outwith these hours.
160 On one occasion he even rang me in the middle of the night.
161 We were to realize years later how prophetically he spoke on that occasion.
162 The princess was getting married, and everyone was in town for the great occasion.
163 The Olympic Games are held in a different country on each occasion.
164 I'm willing to go to court over this if the occasion arises .
165 Present on this grand occasion were Andrew Davies, Melissa Peters and other such stars.
166 On this occasion, as it happens, the engine started immediately.
167 The colourful flags added to the gaiety of the occasion.
168 Everyone wants to create a sense of occasion at Christmas.
169 It would be impracticable for each member to be consulted on every occasion.
170 Mrs Lawson was presented with a gold watch to mark the occasion .
171 Last year we had occasion to visit relatives in Cornwall.
172 The manager warned his young players not to get carried away by the emotion of the occasion.
173 Today is a historic occasion for our country. Historical usually describes something that is connected with the past or with the study of history, or something that really happened in the past:I have been doing some historical research.
174 It was difficult to find words worthy of the occasion.
175 Opportunity is a favorable occasion for grasping a disappointment. Ambrose Bierce 
176 To dream on occasion is not dreaming; to love on occasion is not love. Dejan Stojanovic
177 There was no occasion for ranting.
178 On one occasion they both lifted the same poundage.
179 These ministers speechify on every occasion.
180 She oozes with sex appeal on any 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.