opportunity

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of OPPORTUNITY

a favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place <this art school could be a wonderful opportunity for you to finally develop your talent for painting>

Synonyms break, chance, occasion, opening, room, shot

Related Words play, way; juncture, pass

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