occasion
Pronunciation:
/əˈkeɪʒən/noun
Definitions
A favorable opportunity; a convenient or timely chance.
Example: At this point, she seized the occasion to make her own observation.
The time when something happens.
Example: on this occasion, I'm going to decline your offer, but next time I might agree.
An occurrence or state of affairs which causes some event or reaction; a motive or reason.
Example: I had no occasion to feel offended, however.
Something which causes something else; a cause.
verb
Definitions
To cause; to produce; to induce
Example: it is seen that the mental changes are occasioned by a change of polarity