Synonyms

calling

American

[kaw-ling] / ˈkɔ lɪŋ /

noun

the act of a person or thing that calls.
vocation, profession, or trade.

What is your calling?

Synonyms:

field, specialty, forte, province, mission
a call or summons.

He had a calling to join the church.
a strong impulse or inclination.

She did it in response to an inner calling.
a convocation.

the calling of Congress.

calling British

/ ˈkɔːlɪŋ /

noun

a strong inner urge to follow an occupation, etc; vocation
an occupation, profession, or trade

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Etymology

Origin of calling

Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; call, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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Using Unreal "gives us access to a broad swath" of developers, he said, calling it "an ubiquitous tool that so many people will use and get".

From Barron's

However, the government granted the Ritz-Carlton camp an exemption from the directive, calling the move necessary to attract investors.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iran’s government denounced the attacks, calling them a breach of the U.N.

From Salon

Instagram followers cheered the bot on, with one posting, “Go coco, go,” and others calling for someone to help the robot.

From Los Angeles Times

“Are you calling us stupid?” two people said.

From Los Angeles Times

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