CEFR C1

calling

noun

Meaning

A strong urge or desire to do a particular job or to fulfill a particular role, especially one that involves helping others.

Examples

She felt a deep calling to work with underprivileged children.
Many people believe nursing is more than a job; it's a calling.

Synonyms: vocation, purpose, ambition, inclination

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calling (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/

Definition

A strong urge or desire to do a particular job or to fulfill a particular role, especially one that involves helping others.

Examples

She felt a deep calling to work with underprivileged children.
Many people believe nursing is more than a job; it's a calling.
He left his lucrative career to follow his calling as a musician.

How to Use calling

calling for (prepositional phrase): A strong urge or desire for something. — "The situation is calling for immediate action."
a calling to (prepositional phrase): A strong desire or commitment to do something. — "He believed he had a calling to serve the community."

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