calling

The word “calling” has 2 syllables: call-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for calling?

In the thesaurus, “calling” has 51 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for calling along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for calling

abandoning
abandonment
abolition
aborting
asking
calculating
cancelation
canceling
cancellation
cancelling
considering
counting
crying
designating
dialing
dubbing
employment
estimating
figuring
guessing
hailing
labeling
labelling
line
making
mandating
mustering
naming
nicknaming
nominating
occupation
ordering
phoning
predicting
profession
putting
reading
regarding
repeal
requesting
revoking
scrapping
shouting
summoning
supposing
terming
viewing
visiting
vocation
work
yelling

Antonyms for calling

beginning
breathing
canceling
cancelling
continuation
continuing
describing
dismissing
dissolving
hobby
initiation
keeping
measuring
murmuring
muttering
pursuit
relating
reporting
rescinding
scaling
telling
turning away
whispering

Meanings of calling

verb
1. (heading) To use one's voice.
2. (heading) To visit.
3. (heading) To name, identify or describe.
4. (heading) Direct or indirect use of the voice.
5. (sometimes with for) To require, demand.
6. To announce the early extinction of a debt by prepayment, usually at a premium.
7. To demand repayment of a loan.
8. To jump to (another part of a program) to perform some operation, returning to the original point on completion.
noun
1. A strong urge to become religious.
2. A job or occupation.

Example Sentences

Calling all volunteers! We need your help for the community clean-up event this Saturday.
She felt a strong calling to pursue a career in medicine from a young age.
The teacher recognized his calling to educate and inspire young minds.
Despite the challenges, he remained steadfast in his calling to serve his country as a firefighter.
With each brushstroke, the artist found fulfillment in answering her creative calling.

On this page you'll find 74 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to calling, such as: abandoning, abandonment, abolition, aborting, asking, beginning, breathing.

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