occasion

Bir fırsat, özel bir zaman

A particular time or instance when something happens; an event or ceremony.

• The wedding was a special occasion for the whole family.
• I only wear this dress on formal occasions.
• On one occasion, I met him at the library.
• The international conference provided a rare occasion for scholars from competing theoretical traditions to engage in constructive dialogue.
• On this occasion, the committee decided to waive standard eligibility requirements given the applicant's exceptional research achievements.
• The centennial anniversary served as an occasion to reassess the institution's founding mission in light of contemporary challenges.

Eş anlamlılar: event, instance, time, moment, opportunity, circumstance

Neden olmak, sebep olmak

To cause or bring about something (formal, rare).

• The incident occasioned a formal inquiry.
• His comments occasioned much debate.

Eş anlamlılar: cause, bring about, produce, prompt

Zıt anlamlılar: prevent, stop