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occasion Synonyms

Another word for occasion

Choosing another word for occasion depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A particular time or instance of an event.

Usage Example

"We have met on several previous occasions to discuss the budget."

Strongest
instance
time
Strong
occurrence
juncture

• noun (Context 2)

A special or noteworthy event, ceremony, or celebration.

Usage Example

"Their fiftieth wedding anniversary was a joyous event for the entire family."

Strongest
event
Strong
celebration
affair
function
gathering

• noun (Context 3)

A reason, cause, or opportune necessity for doing something.

Usage Example

"The sudden change in policy gave the committee reason to review the entire contract."

Strongest
reason
Strong
cause
grounds
opportunity
justification

• verb (Context 4)

To cause, bring about, or give rise to something (typically in formal contexts).

Usage Example

"The unexpected delay occasioned considerable inconvenience for the passengers."

Strongest
cause
bring about
give rise to
Strong
prompt
provoke
engender
induce

Opposites of occasion

The opposite of occasion shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

prevent
avert
See all opposites of occasion

• Nearby Words

obviousness
oca
ocarina
occasion
occasional
occasionally
occidental

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Occasion. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/occasion
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