Avocation and Obligation

Avocation

Avocation noun - An activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure.
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Obligation and avocation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obligation" instead a noun "Avocation".

Obligation

Obligation noun - Something one must do because of prior agreement.

Avocation and obligation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Avocation" instead a noun "Obligation".

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Obligation and Avocation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/avocation/obligation
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