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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.
A calling is a profession or career which someone is strongly attracted to, especially one which involves helping other people.
Definition of calling noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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 film last night? His real name is Jonathan, but they've always called him Johnny. What's her new novel called?
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. Discover More.
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.
