Definitions

occasions

NOUN

chance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

incident moment opening opportunity possibility time

STRONG

break convenience demand excuse instant need occurrence season shot show use

Antonyms

STRONGEST

misfortune

NOUN

reason, cause

Synonyms

STRONGEST

basis circumstance ground incident purpose

STRONG

antecedent call determinant excuse foundation grounds inducement influence justification motivation motive necessity obligation prompting provocation right warrant

Antonyms

STRONG

discouragement hindrance prevention

NOUN

event, happening

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affair celebration circumstance episode experience incident milestone moment scene thing time

STRONG

go happening instant milepost occurrence while

WEAK

goings-on

VERB

make happen, bring about

Synonyms

STRONG

breed cause create do effect elicit engender evoke generate hatch induce influence inspire move muster originate persuade produce prompt provoke

WEAK

give rise to lead to work up

Antonyms

STRONG

destroy discourage dissuade end fail finish halt hinder neglect prevent repress result ruin stop suppress

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Occasions like Sunday have become commonplace under Klopp.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2024

Occasions such as Halloween leave a lot of trash, as street drinking has become common in bustling areas and tourist spots, Naka said.

From Reuters • Nov. 1, 2023

Occasions like World Bipolar Day are wonderful for broader awareness, but honoring our self-defined successes can and should happen organically on a regular basis.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2023

“While we were closed, our customers were calling us for Rolex watches, but we were only selling those to clients we knew. Occasions were still happening — birthdays, graduations. People still needed gifts.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2020

“Might as well get yer uniform,” said Hagrid, nodding toward Madam Malkin’s Robes for All Occasions.

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling