Synonyms for

Vocations

Verb / vəʊˈkeɪʃʌnz / Another word for vocations — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Vocations are the types of jobs or careers that people feel called to do, especially those that require special training or education.

Synonyms & similar words

career occupationalgroup calling vocation occupations professions callings careers jobs work trades fields specialties pursuits employments engagements businesses livelihoods positions roles functions

Example sentences

  1. Many people find their vocations through volunteering and internships.
  2. Some vocations, like medicine and law, require years of schooling and training.
  3. My grandfather's vocation was farming, and he loved working the land.
  4. It's important to find a vocation that you enjoy and that makes you feel fulfilled.
  5. Her vocation as a firefighter is both challenging and rewarding.

Quotes

  • "Your vocation in life is where your greatest joy meets the world's greatest need." - Frederick Buechner
  • "The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • "Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions." - Dalai Lama XIV

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