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Obtain
is mainly used in formal styles: ‘Information about visas and passports can be obtained
from your local library.’ The usual word for this meaning is
get:
‘How long does it take to get a
visa?’
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DEGREE 4
occasion
1
The scholarship provided me with my first occasion to travel overseas.
The scholarship provided me with my first opportunity to travel overseas.
I never had occasion to take the Proficiency examination.
I never had a chance to take the Proficiency examination.
occasion =
the time when an event happens: ‘I’ve been to Rome on several occasions.’ (= several
times)
opportunity =
a time when it is possible to do something that you want to do: ‘The meeting on
Tuesday will be a good opportunity for you to make some new contacts.’ ‘She has considerable
ability and should be
given more opportunity to use it.’
chance
= an informal word for ‘opportunity’: ‘If I had the chance, I’d like to be an airline pilot.’ ‘I’ve
been so busy this morning I haven’t had a chance to sit down.’ See also OPPORTUNITY
2
I remember that in the last occasion he had a very bad cold.
I remember that on the last occasion he had a very bad cold.
on
a particular
occasion
(NOT
in
): ‘I am honoured that you have invited me to join you on this
special occasion.’
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