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occasion

/əˈkeɪʒən/

Translations

occasionnoun

occasions

/əˈkeɪʒən/

случай

This is a special occasion for our family.

Это особый случай для нашей семьи.

повод

We need a good occasion to celebrate.

Нам нужен хороший повод, чтобы отпраздновать.

мероприятие

The occasion was a grand success.

Мероприятие прошло с большим успехом.

Additional translations

Synonyms

occasionverb

occasioned

Past Simple

occasioned

Past Participle

occasioning

Gerund

/əˈkeɪʒən/

вызвать

The new policy may occasion some changes in the company.

Новая политика может вызвать некоторые изменения в компании.

послужить причиной

His remarks occasioned a heated debate.

Его замечания послужили причиной оживлённой дискуссии.

Additional translations

спровоцировать

дать начало

повлечь за собой

побудить

Synonyms

cause

bring about

give rise to

lead to

occasionadjective

/əˈkeɪʒən/

Used attributively before another noun to denote something intended for or suited to a special event (e.g., "occasion wear")

Definitions

occasionnoun

A particular event or happening, especially one of importance.

The wedding was a grand occasion attended by hundreds of guests.

A suitable or opportune time for doing something.

She took the occasion to thank everyone for their support.

A reason or cause for something.

The occasion for the meeting was to discuss the new project.

occasionverb

To cause something to happen or bring about an event.

The new policy occasioned a lot of debate among the staff.

occasionadjective

Intended for or suitable to be worn or used on a special event or celebration.

She bought an occasion dress for the gala.