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Avocation
A calling away; a diversion.
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Broader term 3
To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing; as, the subject did not interest…
oewn 2023
0% interchangeable
Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.
That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement; diversion.
oewn 2023
0% interchangeable
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The act of following or going after; esp., a following with haste, either for sport or in hostility; chase; prosecution; as, the pursuit of game; the…
oewn 2023
0% interchangeable
Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.
Synonym 2
A small, strong-winged European falcon (Falco subbuteo), formerly trained for hawking.
oewn 2023
68% interchangeable
Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.
The act of following or going after; esp., a following with haste, either for sport or in hostility; chase; prosecution; as, the pursuit of game; the…
oewn 2023
68% interchangeable
Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.
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