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opportune

/ˈɒp.ə.tjuːn/

/ˈɑː.pɚ.tun/

Translations

opportuneadjective

more opportune

Comp.

most opportune

Super.

Her opportune arrival prevented a major crisis.

Её своевременное прибытие предотвратило крупный кризис.

This is an opportune moment to invest in the stock market.

Это подходящий момент для инвестирования в фондовый рынок.

Synonyms

Antonyms

opportuneverb

opportuned

Past Simple

opportuned

Past Participle

opportuning

Gerund

/ˈɒp.ə.tjuːn/

/ˈɑː.pɚ.tun/

Rare, mostly in literary/archaic usage meaning ‘to press or importune’.

opportuneadjective

Occurring at a favorable or advantageous time; well-timed.

The opportune arrival of the rain saved the crops from withering.

Suitable or convenient for a particular purpose or occasion.

She chose an opportune moment to announce her resignation.

opportuneverb

(rare, archaic) To arrange or time (an action or event) so that it occurs at a favorable or convenient moment; to make opportune.

The organisers opportuned the ceremony to align with the town's annual fair.