calling
/ˈkɔːlɪŋ/ · call·ing
verb
- To use one's voice, typically to communicate or express oneself. She began calling out for help when she realized she was lost in the woods.
- To visit someone or a place, often to pay one's respects or to socialize. He called on his friends to celebrate his birthday.
- To name, identify, or describe something or someone. The artist was calling her latest sculpture 'Echoes in the Night.'
noun
- A strong urge to become religious or to follow a particular spiritual path. Her calling to become a nun led her to dedicate her life to serving others.
- A job or occupation, especially one that is considered a person's true purpose or vocation. Teaching is her calling, and she finds great fulfillment in inspiring her students.
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Did you know? The phrase 'calling' has been used in various contexts, including in literature and music. For example, the song 'Calling You' by Jevetta Steele was featured in the 1987 film 'Bagdad Cafe'.