callings

[US]/[ˈkɔːlɪŋz]/
[UK]/[ˈkɔːlɪŋz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a strong feeling of being drawn to a particular activity or profession; a request for someone to phone or visit; a summons to appear in court or at a meeting

Phrases & Collocations

future callings

pursuing callings

multiple callings

inner callings

higher callings

life's callings

answering callings

spiritual callings

felt callings

noble callings

Example Sentences

she felt a strong calling to help those less fortunate.

his life's calling was to become a doctor and heal people.

the church bells were calling us to the evening service.

it's a calling that requires dedication and sacrifice.

many young people are exploring their career callings.

the teacher recognized a calling in the student's eyes.

he answered the calling of the wild and became a park ranger.

the calling of duty compelled him to act quickly.

she ignored the callings of her heart and chose a practical career.

the missionary felt a calling to spread the gospel abroad.

the artist followed her calling and pursued a career in painting.

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