English to Dutch Meaning of occasion - gelegenheid


Occasion :
gelegenheid

gelegenheid, aanval, doel, aanleg, beurt, tijd, dozijn, Koninklijke rechtbank, evenement, geval, voorval, gebeurtenis, ding, koord, hoofdstuk, een deel, daad, as, voordeel, gemak, gunst, baten, aak, controleren, afbetalingstermijn, boot, correlatie, contextuele verbinding, begin, streven, relatie, reden, oorzaak, motief, baseren, kans, kamer, nodig hebben, eis, willen, gebruik

gelegenheid, opbrengst, produceren, voortbrengen, propageren, paaien, induceren, uitlokken, oorzaak, teweegbrengen, maken, aanleiding geven tot

gelegenheidveroorzaaktveroorzakendgelegenheden
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Definitions of occasion in English
Noun(1) an event that occurs at a critical time(2) a vaguely specified social event(3) reason(4) the time of a particular event(5) an opportunity to do something
Verb(1) give occasion to
Examples of occasion in English
(1) it's the first time that I've had occasion to complain(2) Our certainty, whether grounded in reason or miraculous signs, affords no occasion to trust.(3) to mark the occasion(4) They marked the occasion with a celebration with family and neighbours.(5) His swimming marathon last summer was on the occasion of his 40th birthday.(6) The controversy provided a rare occasion for agreement between the ruling right and opposition left.(7) Raf was a great playmate to have around and could be serious when the occasion arose.(8) The occasion afforded staff the opportunity of paying tribute to a long-standing member of staff.(9) Some cultures decorate to celebrate a festive occasion , others to mark membership in a group or tribe.(10) The greatest occasion for celebration in a Kurd's life is marriage.(11) Instead of passing the ball off every time, he took shots around the arch when the occasion arose.(12) The special occasion gave guests the opportunity to meet the director, singers and dancers of the world renown opera.(13) They gave me a crystal wine glass to celebrate the momentous occasion .(14) by-elections are traditionally an occasion for registering protest votes(15) Last week there were celebrations to mark the occasion with Mass being celebrated by the new Bishop of Galway.(16) In 1979 Jimmy Carter used the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the lunar landing to push his energy program.
Related Phrases of occasion
(1) on occasion ::
soms
(2) special occasion ::
bijzondere gelegenheid
(3) rise to the occasion ::
stijgen naar de gelegenheid
(4) on this occasion ::
in dit geval
(5) on the occasion of ::
in het geval dat
(6) on one occasion ::
op een gelegenheid
(7) on the occasion ::
ter gelegenheid
(8) formal occasion ::
formele gelegenheid
(9) auspicious occasion ::
gunstige gelegenheid
(10) on another occasion ::
bij een andere gelegenheid
Synonyms
Noun
1. time ::
tijd
2. social event ::
sociaal evenement
3. opportunity ::
kans
4. reason ::
reden
5. affair ::
affaire
6. juncture ::
naad
Verb
7. cause ::
oorzaak
Antonyms
1. consequence ::
gevolg
2. corollary ::
gevolgtrekking
3. development ::
ontwikkeling
4. effect ::
effect
5. fate ::
lot
6. fruit ::
fruit
7. issue ::
kwestie
8. outcome ::
resultaat
9. outgrowth ::
uitwas
10. product ::
artikel
11. result ::
resultaat
12. sequel ::
vervolg
13. sequence ::
volgorde
14. upshot ::
uitkomst
Different Forms
occasion, occasioned, occasioning, occasions
Word Example from TV Shows
to dress for the occasion.

to dress for the OCCASION.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 10

I've been heroic on occasion.

I've been heroic on OCCASION.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 6

Oh, neat. What's the occasion?

Oh, neat. What's the OCCASION?

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 13

to celebrate the occasion
that we both can enjoy.

to celebrate the OCCASION that we both can enjoy.

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 15

I believe he brought his whores
on occasion.

I believe he brought his whores on OCCASION.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 2

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