Synonyms for

Occasioned

Verb / ʌˈkeɪʒʌnd / Another word for occasioned — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to cause or bring about something, especially an event

Synonyms & similar words

occasion cause produce create generate spawn originate induce provoke prompt trigger precipitate occasion effect

Example sentences

  1. The heavy traffic occasioned a delay in reaching the airport.
  2. The wedding occasioned a family reunion.
  3. The announcement occasioned great excitement among the students.
  4. The fire occasioned significant damage to the building.
  5. The change of plans occasioned some confusion among the team members.

Quotes

  • The moment we indulge our affections, the earth is metamorphosed; there is no winter and no night; all tragedies, all ennuis, vanish; all duties even become a joy. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • The joyfulness of a man prolongeth his days. - Proverbs 10:27
  • The joyfulness of a man casteth away sundry pains. - Ecclesiasticus 30:22

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