01 n. Fit or convenient time or situation; a time or place permitting or favorable for the execution of a purpose; a suitable combination of cond…
pl.
Opportunities ((#))
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1.
Fit or convenient time or situation; a time or place permitting or favorable for the execution of a purpose; a suitable combination of conditions; suitable occasion; chance.“A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.” — Bacon.
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2.
Convenience of situation; fitness.[Obs.]“Hull, a town of great strength and opportunity, both to sea and land affairs.” — Milton.
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3.
Importunity; earnestness.[Obs.]
Syn.
Occasion; convenience; occurrence.
-- Opportunity, Occasion. An occasion is that which falls in our way, or presents itself in the course of events; an opportunity is a convenience or fitness of time, place, etc., for the doing of a thing. Hence, occasions often make opportunities. The occasion of sickness may give opportunity for reflection.