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How to pronounce “occasion

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Pronunciation guide for occasion

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of occasion with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
DŌ, Cookie Dough Confectionsfor birthdays or any occasion.
Definition summary
A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance. [from 14th c.]

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How to pronounce occasion

DŌ, Cookie Dough Confections

for birthdays or any occasion.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “occasion

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance. [from 14th c.]
  • The time when something happens.
  • An occurrence or state of affairs which causes some event or reaction; a motive or reason. [from 14th c.]
  • Something which causes something else; a cause. [from 14th c.]
  • (obsolete) An occurrence or incident. [14th–18th c.]
  • A particular happening; an instance or time when something occurred. [from 15th c.]
  • A need; requirement, necessity. [from 16th c.]
  • A special event or function. [from 19th c.]
  • A reason or excuse; a motive; a persuasion.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To cause; to produce; to induce

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