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WordBand 5.5–6.5Core (NGSL)

occasion

/əˈkeɪʒən/

noun1 of 2

particular time when something important or special happens

  • “Your shirt is a bit too formal for this occasion.”Tatoeba
  • “We offer the appropriate solution for all purposes and occasions.”Tatoeba

Sentences from Tatoeba show real usage. A word can have several meanings, so a sentence may use another one.

verb2 of 2

To cause; to produce; to induce

Source: New General Service List (Browne, Culligan & Phillips) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR)

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