Synonyms for
Calling
Definition
to make a phone call or to shout or cry out loudly
Synonyms & similar words
ring
squall
bid
shoutout
yell
calloff
anticipate
scream
predict
shout
visit
address
telephone
phone
forebode
vocation
foretell
career
callin
cry
sendfor
prognosticate
promise
hollo
name
phoning
ringing
dialing
buzzing
contacting
communicating
notifying
summoning
shouting
yelling
screaming
crying
roaring
vociferating
exclaiming
announcing
proclaiming
declaring
pronouncing
uttering
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- a higher calling
- a calling in life
- a strong calling
- answer the calling
- follow a calling
- his calling
- her calling
- my calling
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'calling' often refers to a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation, especially one that involves helping others. It can also refer to a person's destiny or purpose.
Example sentences
- I am calling my mom to tell her I love her.
- He is calling his dog to come inside.
- She is calling out for help because she fell.
- We are calling for pizza delivery for dinner.
- The teacher is calling the students to come back to class.
Quotes
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. -Mahatma Gandhi
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. -Eleanor Roosevelt
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. -Steve Jobs