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vocation

vo·ca·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [voh-key-shuh n]
    • /voʊˈkeɪ ʃən/
    • /vəʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [voh-key-shuh n]
    • /voʊˈkeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of vocation word

  • noun vocation a particular occupation, business, or profession; calling. 1
  • noun vocation a strong impulse or inclination to follow a particular activity or career. 1
  • noun vocation a divine call to God's service or to the Christian life. 1
  • noun vocation a function or station in life to which one is called by God: the religious vocation; the vocation of marriage. 1
  • noun vocation profession, career 1
  • noun vocation inclination, calling 1

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Origin of vocation

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English vocacio(u)n < Latin vocātiōn- (stem of vocātiō) a call, summons, equivalent to vocāt(us) past participle of vocāre to call (see -ate1) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Vocation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

vocation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

vocation usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for vocation

noun vocation

  • artifact — any object made by human work; esp., a simple or primitive tool, weapon, vessel, etc.
  • artisanship — the occupation or product of a craftsperson or artisan
  • aspiration — Someone's aspirations are their desire to achieve things.
  • biz — Biz is sometimes used to refer to the entertainment business, especially pop music or films.
  • business — Business is work relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods or services.

Antonyms for vocation

noun vocation

  • activity — Activity is a situation in which a lot of things are happening or being done.
  • amusement — Amusement is the feeling that you have when you think that something is funny or amusing.
  • avocation — Your avocation is a job or activity that you do because you are interested in it, rather than to earn your living.
  • ballgame — any game played with a ball
  • beguilement — to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead; delude.

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