Synonyms of occasions

occasions 1 of 2

noun

plural of occasion

1

as in times

a particular point at which an event takes place

on that occasion, I didn't actually meet your father

Synonyms & Similar Words

• times
• moments
• minutes
• instants
• seconds
• spaces
• whiles
• shakes
• trices
• winks
• flashes
• split seconds
• twinkles
• spells
• jiffies
• stretches
• bits

2

as in opportunities

a favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place

the substitute violinist rose to the occasion and performed the piece beautifully

Synonyms & Similar Words

• opportunities
• chances
• room
• openings
• ways
• shots
• breaks
• plays
• junctures
• passes

3

as in causes

someone or something responsible for a result

the missing money proved to be the occasion of much strife between the two brothers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• causes
• reasons
• determinants
• antecedents
• sources
• causations
• causalities
• factors
• considerations
• stimuli
• incentives
• mothers
• inspirations
• origins
• impetuses
• springs
• be-all and end-alls
• instigations
• alpha and omegas
• roots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• issues
• results
• effects
• outcomes
• products
• consequences
• developments
• sequences
• fruits
• fates
• corollaries
• aftereffects
• resultants
• ramifications
• sequels
• outgrowths
• aftermaths
• upshots
• repercussions
• conclusions
• side effects
• ends
• denouements
• by-products

4

as in events

something that happens

weddings are generally happy occasions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• events
• things
• circumstances
• incidents
• episodes
• occurrences
• times
• happenings
• experiences
• affairs
• accidents
• coincidences
• haps
• phenomena
• pages
• adventures
• emergencies
• milestones
• crises
• news
• landmarks
• flukes
• turning points
• achievements
• happenstances
• junctures
• co-occurrences
• deeds
• feats
• mileposts
• tidings
• happenchances
• exploits
• freaks

occasions

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of occasion

as in prompts

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)

the announcement concerning the change in scheduling occasioned much confusion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• causes
• prompts
• brings
• creates
• generates
• does
• works
• effects
• spawns
• produces
• brings about
• yields
• results (in)
• invokes
• makes
• breeds
• gives rise to
• translates (into)
• brings on
• brings forth
• engenders
• induces
• contributes (to)
• draws on
• effectuates
• begets
• catalyzes
• encourages
• fathers
• institutes
• initiates
• advances
• promotes
• launches
• founds
• introduces
• starts
• decides
• sets
• begins
• inaugurates
• sets up
• determines
• forwards
• renders
• furthers
• pioneers
• conduces (to)
• turns out
• establishes
• enacts
• fosters
• nourishes
• develops
• innovates
• cultivates
• nurtures

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• limits
• restricts
• impedes
• arrests
• controls
• checks
• curbs
• reins (in)
• crushes
• suppresses
• squashes
• represses
• inhibits
• puts down
• retards
• subdues
• restrains
• stifles
• dampens
• smothers
• kills
• cans
• cracks down (on)
• stills
• clamps down (on)
• squelches
• quells
• quashes
• destroys
• abolishes
• quenches
• extinguishes
• snuffs (out)
• liquidates
• demolishes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of occasions

Noun

Its midi length suits a wide range of occasions, and its flutter-style cap sleeves and flared A-line skirt add eye-catching volume. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026

David Yurman jewelry is known for its timeless American luxury style that can worn for everyday use, not just special occasions, and for its signature sculptural cable motif. — David Moin, Footwear News, 22 June 2026

It’s designed for maximum movement—returning serves, smashing overheads, and driving backhands—but this tennis skirt can also be paired with a button-down and flats for more formal occasions. — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026

The sales were coordinated by 34-year-old Daniel Vern Joly, who, on several occasions, brought them with him on a Greyhound bus, authorities alleged. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026

Austria's World Cup outlook Austria has not yet brought home a FIFA World Cup title, but there is plenty of history on the pitch for the team; Austria has qualified on a total of eight occasions. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 22 June 2026

On several occasions this writer has had the pleasure of gazing at the aforesaid state capitol building at Tallahassee … which looked, at first glance, like a garage only there was a kind of dome on top and garages usually do not have domes. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 June 2026

Portions of Iran's coaching and administrative staff were denied visas, and Iranian authorities threatened to withdraw the team on multiple occasions before ultimately confirming participation. — Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

Tunisia have qualified for the World Cup on six occasions but have never progressed beyond the group stage. — Sam Joseph, New York Times, 16 June 2026