AVOCATIONS Synonyms

• a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

• a reason for wanting something done

• the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)

• a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed

• (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

• (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims

• a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

• excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of

• be on the mind of

• be of importance or consequence

• a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

• the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

• a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

• an auxiliary activity

• a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

• an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

• activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation

• a line giving the name of the writer of a story or article

• an auxiliary activity

• an auxiliary activity

• a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride

• small Old World falcon formerly trained and flown at small birds

• the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

• a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

• an auxiliary activity

• a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

• a line that marks the side boundary of a playing field

• an auxiliary line of merchandise

• an auxiliary activity

• remove from the center of activity or attention; place into an inferior position

• an auxiliary activity