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opportunity (?), n.; pl. Opportunities (#). [F. opportunit, L. opportunitas. See Opportune.] 1. Fit or convenien
| opportunity | (?), n.; pl. Opportunities (#). [F. opportunit, L. opportunitas. See Opportune.] 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.
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-A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds. Bacon.
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2.
Convenience of situation; fitness. [Obs.]
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-Hull, a town of great strength and opportunity, both to sea and land affairs. Milton.
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Importunity; earnestness. [Obs.] Jer. Taylor.
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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.
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