Show unexpected skill in dealing with a difficulty that arises, as in The leading man broke his leg in the first act but his understudy rose to the occasion and was rewarded with excellent reviews. [Mid-1800s]

Definition and synonyms of if / when the occasion arises from the online English dictionary from Macmillan Education. This is the British English definition of if / when the occasion arises.View American English definition of if / when the occasion arises. Change your default dictionary to American English.

If you say that someone rose to the occasion, you mean that they did what was necessary to successfully overcome a difficult situation. It was a big day and we rose to the occasion. See full dictionary entry for occasion COBUILD Advanced English Dictionary. ‘Many teens will rise to the occasion by taking on responsibilities and providing support for other family members.’ ‘There is some fine virtuoso writing here too, and the performers certainly rise to the occasion.’.

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• All the operations of her brain related themselves somehow to to-morrow afternoon.

• Fatigue he never knew, and on one occasion he was said to have spent thirteen days and nights in the saddle.

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Synonyms for occasion

time

function

reason

Synonyms

• ground(s)

cause

Synonyms

• lead to
• result in

on occasion

Synonyms for occasion

something that happens

Life Is The Occasion Rise To It

something significant that happens

that which provides a reason or justification

a large or important social gathering

to be the cause of

Synonyms

• lead to
• result in

Synonyms for occasion

an event that occurs at a critical time

a vaguely specified social event

an opportunity to do something

Rise Occasion Climie

Rise To The Occasion Synonym