vocation (Meaning)
vocation (n)
the particular occupation for which you are trained
a body of people doing the same kind of work
vocation (n.)
A call; a summons; a citation; especially, a designation or appointment to a particular state, business, or profession.
Destined or appropriate employment; calling; occupation; trade; business; profession.
A calling by the will of God.
The bestowment of God's distinguishing grace upon a person or nation, by which that person or nation is put in the way of salvation; as, the vocation of the Jews under the old dispensation, and of the Gentiles under the gospel.
A call to special religious work, as to the ministry.
Synonyms & Antonyms of vocation
Synonyms:
- handicraft
- field
- mission
- call
- gig
- task
- workload
- art
- place
- metier
- business
- lay
- livelihood
- position
- function
- situation
- assignment
- living
- office
- post
- lifework
- craft
- appointment
- enterprise
- engagement
- metier
- racket
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
vocation Sentence Examples
- My grandmother discovered her true vocation as a nurse late in life.
- The doctor felt a deep sense of purpose in his vocation, knowing he could make a difference in people's lives.
- The artist's vocation was to capture the beauty of the world on canvas.
- Teaching was not simply a job for Mr. Smith; it was his vocation.
- The young woman had always known her vocation was to become a writer.
- The firefighter's vocation involved not only saving lives but also providing comfort to those in distress.
- The vocation of a soldier is one of honor, sacrifice, and duty.
- The veterinarian's vocation was to care for animals and ensure their well-being.
- The priest's vocation was to guide and inspire people on their spiritual journeys.
- Every person has a unique vocation that they are meant to fulfill in life.
FAQs About the word vocation
the particular occupation for which you are trained, a body of people doing the same kind of workA call; a summons; a citation; especially, a designation or app
employment, occupation, work,profession, calling, job,line, game, duty, trade
hobby,pursuit, hobby, pursuit,avocation, avocation,
My grandmother discovered her true vocation as a nurse late in life.
The doctor felt a deep sense of purpose in his vocation, knowing he could make a difference in people's lives.
The artist's vocation was to capture the beauty of the world on canvas.
Teaching was not simply a job for Mr. Smith; it was his vocation.
