Synonyms for occasion

Some common synonyms of occasion are: occasion [n.] 1. Occurrence, incident, casualty, event. 2. Opportunity, convenience, juncture, conjuncture, opening, suitable time, favorable time, nick of time, golden opportunity. 3. Necessity, need, exigency, requirement, want. 4. Cause (incidental), ground, reason. 5. Motive, reason, inducement, influence. 6. Circumstances, juncture, exigency.