1. (noun) an event that occurs at a critical time

• juncture

2. (noun) a vaguely specified social event

• affair
• function
• social function
• social occasion

1. (noun) an event that occurs at a critical time

• happening
• natural event
• occurrence
• occurrent

2. (noun) a vaguely specified social event

• social event

3. (noun) reason

• ground
• reason

4. (noun) the time of a particular event

• time

5. (noun) an opportunity to do something

• chance
• opportunity

6. (verb) give occasion to

• cause
• do
• make

1. (noun) an event that occurs at a critical time

• climax
• flood tide
• conjuncture
• crisis
• head
• pass
• straits
• landmark
• turning point
• watershed
• milestone
• reality check

2. (noun) a vaguely specified social event

• celebration
• jubilation
• ceremonial
• ceremonial occasion
• ceremony
• observance
• fundraiser
• party
• photo op
• photo opportunity
• sleepover

3. (noun) the time of a particular event

• meal

4. (noun) an opportunity to do something

• cut-rate sale
• sale
• sales event

5. (verb) give occasion to

• inspire