formal occasion
collocation in Englishmeaningsofformalandoccasion
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formal
adjective
uk/ˈfɔː.məl/us/ˈfɔːr.məl/
public ...
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occasion
noun[C]
uk/əˈkeɪ.ʒən/us/əˈkeɪ.ʒən/
a particular time, especially when something happens or ...
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(Definition offormalandoccasionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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This applies whether the coursing takes place on aformaloccasion, or is merely a "friendly" between farmers on their own fields.
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The ceremony of the address is aformaloccasionand it follows precedents established during earlier visits of this kind.
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This is aformaloccasionupon which speeches are made.
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I apologise for intervening on what is aformaloccasion.
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It is aformaloccasion.
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Chaou brewing tends towards a moreformaloccasionand is generally used for more delicate teas, medicinal teas and tea tastings.
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Forformaloccasion, such as when representing the school at events, the school formal uniform must be worn.
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Most users of the language are aware of the difference between their spoken 'language of slippered ease' and the register required for formal occasions.
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But since she is educated in an upper class society, the moment that she goes into aformaloccasion, she would change around immediately and become a noble young lady.
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Issues of face between friends, for instance, are very different from formal occasions with, say, work colleagues or acquaintances.
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Differences between the nonstandard form, used for everyday conversations, and the standard form, used for formal occasions and writing, often extend to phonology as well as grammar and vocabulary.
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Tokelau etiquette demands that older people be deferred to and act as spokesmen on formal occasions such as a doctor's visit.
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High-intensity debates and discussions that take place in the homes and orchards of village people as well as more formal occasions such as school meetings are another.
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The 'big city' aspect of these names is the functional indicator, signifying formality: these are shoes to be worn with a suit, to work, or on formal occasions.
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One knows perfectly well that on these formal occasions it is the right of leaders of political parties to state their party's point of view.
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These of course were formal occasions, but there has been no lack of opportunities for informal representations to be made as well.
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We need not necessarily think of holding great public and formal occasions, but there is a need to exchange viewpoints and assessments.
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Take the assemblies which are held in our schools—they are mere formal occasions.
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What national anthem is sung on this ship on formal occasions?
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That dress is worn on formal occasions.
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