occasion
noun
a particular time, especially as marked by certain circumstances or occurrences.
will occasion
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future tenseof occasion.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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The heat of summer, or a sudden change of weather, will occasion the same misfortune, if the barrels are not watched, and eased when they require it, by drawing the peg.
From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Mary Eaton
It must in all cases be rolled under, or it will occasion much trouble in the working.
From The Ladies' Work-Table Book Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting and Crochet by Anonymous
I shall soon deliver a speech in the Senate which will occasion a good deal of excitement.
From Reminiscences, 1819-1899 by Julia Ward Howe
It may be easily conceived, that the difference of rank between him and us will occasion many trifling differences, for which we blame my brother more than we ought perhaps.
From The Lawyers, A Drama in Five Acts by Augustus William Iffland
The seamen are a superstitious people, they fancy that whistling at sea will occasion a tempest.
From State Trials Vol. 2 (of 2) Political and Social by Various
