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Definition of opportune
1 : suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence an opportune moment the legal authorities helped by the opportune use of their powers of arrest — T. E. Vedney
2 : occurring at an appropriate time an opportune offer of assistance The book's publication is opportune.
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Examples of opportune in a Sentence
There isn't a more opportune time to invest in the stock market.
an opportune rain shower gave them an excuse to leave the outdoor concert early
Recent Examples of opportune from the Web
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The Fletcher Fourth of July celebration also provides the family an opportune time to gather and determine which local charities will receive earnings from the Fletcher family foundation endowment.
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The improvement in the economic outlook comes at an opportune time for Abe, whose Liberal Democratic Party suffered an embarrassing defeat in the Tokyo metro elections on Sunday.
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Always be closing: Political candidates are CONSTANTLY raising money, but Pence's warm words came at an opportune time -- Ohio's quarterly campaign finance period ends today.
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Which is an opportune time in our love story to bring in the father and rewind to the moment Serena met Alexis and Alexis met Serena.
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Which is an opportune time in our love story to bring in the father and rewind to the moment Serena met Alexis and Alexis met Serena.
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In some ways, the timing did not seem opportune: The first issue appeared in February 2007—on the eve of the financial crisis, and at the start of a sharp decline in the fortunes of print media.
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Caldwell’s memoir hits shelves at an opportune moment.
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Neither side is talking to reporters but the discussions provide an opportune time to review the details of how and why so much spent fuel ended up within sight of the Pacific Ocean in the first place and when and where it could be shipped.
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OPPORTUNE Defined for English Language Learners
opportune
playDefinition of opportune for English Language Learners
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: suitable or right for a particular situation
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: done or happening at the right time
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