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

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Other times, they can stir controversy and, on rare occasions, even jump-start careers.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

But after that Manchester United - twice - and Everton, on three occasions, have had the fewest - and the only restrictions on their schedule are created by their opponents.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Greek authorities have seized pox vaccines originating from Turkey on at least two occasions.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

At its peak, the meals here were prepared for both the royal household and ordinary people, especially during religious gatherings and special occasions.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

It is not the full tea ceremony that she has performed on several occasions over the years, but as Tsukiko slowly prepares two bowls of green matcha, it is beautiful and calming nonetheless.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern