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- Dictionarycalling/ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
noun
- 1. the action or sound of calling: "the calling of a cuckoo"
- 2. a strong urge towards a particular way of life or career; a vocation: "those who have a special calling to minister to others' needs" Similar
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CALLING definition: 1. a strong wish to do a job, usually one that is socially valuable: 2. a strong wish to do a job…. Learn more.
The meaning of CALLING is a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence. How to use calling in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Calling.
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. / ˈkɔːlɪŋ / noun.
A calling is a profession or career which someone is strongly attracted to, especially one which involves helping other people.
1. a. : to speak in a loud distinct voice so as to be heard at a distance : shout. call for help. b. : to make a request or demand. call for an investigation. c. of an animal: to utter a characteristic note or cry.
Define calling. calling synonyms, calling pronunciation, calling translation, English dictionary definition of calling. n. 1. An inner urge or a strong impulse, especially one believed to be divinely inspired. 2. An occupation, profession, or career. American Heritage®...
Definition of calling noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
calling meaning, definition, what is calling: a strong desire or feeling of duty to do...: Learn more.
the act of a person or thing that calls. vocation, profession, or trade: What is your calling? 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.
to give someone or something a name, or to know or address someone by a particular name: They've called the twins Edward and Thomas. What's that actor called that we saw in the movie last night? His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him Johnny. What's her new novel called?
