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occasion

The correct spelling is occasion.

How to pronounce occasion

/əˈkeɪʒən/
noun

IPA: /əˈkeɪʒən/

Say it like: Occ-azh-on

The correct spelling is occasion. A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance. For example: "At this point, she seized the occasion to make her own observation."

Usage Examples

At this point, she seized the occasion to make her own observation.

on this occasion, I'm going to decline your offer, but next time I might agree.

I had no occasion to feel offended, however.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance.
  2. 2.The time when something happens.
  3. 3.An occurrence or state of affairs which causes some event or reaction; a motive or reason.
  4. 4.Something which causes something else; a cause.
  5. 5.An occurrence or incident.

verb

  1. 1.To cause; to produce; to induce

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