Occasioned Meaning in English

word · lemma: occasion

US

əˈkeɪʒənd

uh-KAY-zhuhnd

UK

əkˈeɪʒənd

uh-KAY-zhuhnd

Definition

Caused or brought about something, especially as a result of a specific action or event. Formal and mainly used in written English.

Usage & Nuances

Very formal; typically used in academic, legal, or historical contexts. More common in writing than speech. Often replaced by 'caused' or 'brought about' in everyday English.

• Spanish: ocasionar - provocar
• Portuguese (BR): ocasionar - provocar
• Portuguese (PT): ocasionar - provocar
• Chinese (Simplified): 引起 - 导致
• Chinese (Traditional): 引起 - 導致
• Hindi: का कारण बनना - उत्पन्न करना
• Arabic: سبب - أَحْدَثَ
• Bengali: সম্ভব হয়েছে - ঘটিত হয়েছে
• Russian: вызвано - обусловлено
• Japanese: 引き起こした - 生じさせた
• Vietnamese: gây ra - tạo nên
• Korean: 야기하다 - 초래하다
• Turkish: neden oldu - yol açtı
• Urdu: سبب بننا - پیدا کرنا
• Indonesian: menyebabkan - mengakibatkan

Example Sentences

The accident occasioned a lot of questions from the public.

basic

Her comments occasioned surprise among her colleagues.

basic

The change in policy occasioned some confusion.

basic

The new regulations occasioned much debate in parliament.

natural

His sudden resignation occasioned concern throughout the company.

natural

The delays were occasioned by technical issues beyond our control.

natural