Avocation: alternatives and connections

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Avocation

A calling away; a diversion.

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Interest 76% connected

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…

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Pastime 76% connected

That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement; diversion.

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Pursuit 76% connected

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…

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Hobby 92% connected

A small, strong-winged European falcon (Falco subbuteo), formerly trained for hawking.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Pursuit 92% connected

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

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