ADJ
many, numerous
We've celebrated numerous occasions together since we first met at university.
rare | previous | separate
VERB + OCCASION
recall, remember
PREP
on an/the ~
My grandmother has visited us on several occasions during the past year.
on ~(s)
My brother helps with the cooking on occasion, but mostly I prepare our meals.
PHRASES
a number of occasions
We've visited that museum on a number of occasions with our children.
on one occasion
On one occasion, my grandmother forgot to turn off the oven before leaving for work.
on that/this ~
On that occasion, we decided to cancel the picnic because of the heavy rain.
ADJ
right, suitable
OCCASION + VERB
arise
We'll contact you if the occasion arises during your stay with us.
PREP
~ for
Her graduation was a perfect occasion for the whole family to celebrate together.
PHRASES
have occasion to do sth
I had occasion to call the plumber when the kitchen pipe burst last week.
ADJ
auspicious, big, great, important, memorable, momentous, special | festive, happy, joyous | formal, sad, solemn | social
ceremonial, state
The wedding was a ceremonial occasion that brought together family members from across the country.
VERB + OCCASION
celebrate, mark
The family decided to celebrate the occasion with a special dinner at their favorite restaurant.
rise to
When the regular teacher got sick, the substitute rose to the occasion and taught an excellent lesson.
PHRASES
for all occasions, for every occasion
Sarah keeps a drawer full of small gifts for every occasion she might need them.
a sense of occasion
The opening ceremony of the new library had a real sense of occasion that made everyone feel excited.