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Opportune

ŏp′por-tūne′, a.

adjective

(53), a. [Lat. opportunus, literally at or before the port, from prefix ob and portus, the port, harbor; It. opportuno, Sp. oportuno, Fr. & Pr. opportun.] Present at a proper time; recurring or furnished at a needed or suitable occasion; seasonable; timely; fit; becoming.

This is most opportune to our need. Shak.

Perhaps in view Of those bright confines, whence, with neighboring arms, And opportune excursion, we may chance Re-enter heaven. Milton.

ŏp'por-tūne', v. t.

verbtransitive

To be fit or suitable for; to suit. [Obs.]