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Meaning of "duties" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DUTIES

duties  [ˈdjuːtɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DUTIES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Duties is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DUTIES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

duties

Duty

Duty is a term that conveys a sense of moral commitment or obligation to someone or something. The moral commitment should result in action; it is not a matter of passive feeling or mere recognition. When someone recognizes a duty, that person theoretically commits themself to its fulfillment without considering their own self-interest. This is not to suggest that living a life of duty entirely precludes a life of leisure; however, its fulfillment generally involves some sacrifice of immediate self-interest. Typically, "the demands of justice, honor, and reputation are deeply bound up" with duty. Cicero, an early philosopher who discusses duty in his work “On Duty", suggests that duties can come from four different sources: ▪ as result of being human ▪ as a result of one's particular place in life ▪ as a result of one's character ▪ as a result of one's own moral expectations for oneself Various derivative uses of the word have sprung from the root idea of obligation, a concept involved in the notion of duty; thus it is used in the services performed by a minister of a church, by a soldier, or by any employee or servant.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DUTIES


amenities
əˈmiːnɪtɪz
capabilities
ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlɪtɪz
celebrities
sɪˈlebrɪtɪz
certes
ˈsɜːtɪz
charterparties
ˈtʃɑːtəˌpɑːtɪz
communities
kəˈmjuːnɪtɪz
counterparties
ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːtɪz
difficulties
ˈdɪfɪkəltɪz
facilities
fəˈsɪlɪtɪz
forties
ˈfɔːtɪz
hotties
ˈhɒtɪz
humanities
hjuːˈmænɪtɪz
minorities
maɪˈnɒrɪtɪz
noughties
ˈnɔːtɪz
panties
ˈpæntɪz
properties
ˈprɒpətɪz
sporties
ˈspɔːtɪz
thirties
ˈθɜːtɪz
treatise
ˈtriːtɪz
universities
ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsɪtɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DUTIES

duteous
duteously
duteousness
dutiability
dutiable
dutied
dutiful
dutifully
dutifulness
Dutton
duty
duty call
duty chemist
duty of care
duty officer
duty paid
duty-bound
duty-free
duty-free shop
duty-free shopping

WORDS THAT END LIKE DUTIES

abilities
activities
authorities
beauties
Chamber of Deputies
cities
counties
death duties
deputies
disabilities
entities
excise duties
opportunities
parties
possibilities
qualities
societies
specialties
ties
utilities

Synonyms and antonyms of duties in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «DUTIES»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «duties» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of duties

Translation of «duties» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DUTIES

Find out the translation of duties to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of duties from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «duties» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

职务
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

deberes
570 millions of speakers

English

duties
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कर्तव्यों
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الواجبات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

обязанности
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

deveres
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কাজকর্ম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fonctions
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tugas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Aufgaben
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

職務
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

의무
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tugas
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhiệm vụ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கடமைகள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कर्तव्ये
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

görevleri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

doveri
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Opłaty
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Обов´язки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

taxe
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καθήκοντα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pligte
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tullar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

plikter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of duties

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DUTIES»

The term «duties» is very widely used and occupies the 6.710 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DUTIES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about duties

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10 QUOTES WITH «DUTIES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word duties.
1
Felix Adler
The family is the school of duties - founded on love.
2
Saint Ambrose
One of the duties of fortitude is to keep the weak from receiving injury; another, to check the wrong motions of our own souls; a third, both to disregard humiliations, and to do what is right with an even mind. All these clearly ought to be fulfilled by all Christians, and especially by the clergy.
3
Charles Babbage
A powerful attraction exists, therefore, to the promotion of a study and of duties of all others engrossing the time most completely, and which is less benefited than most others by any acquaintance with science.
4
Charles Babbage
Those from whose pocket the salary is drawn, and by whose appointment the officer was made, have always a right to discuss the merits of their officers, and their modes of exercising the duties they are paid to perform.
5
Albert Barnes
Praise now is one of the great duties of the redeemed. It will be their employment for ever.
6
Georges Bernanos
The modern state no longer has anything but rights; it does not recognize duties any more.
7
Leon Bourgeois
All men equal in rights and duties, all men equally responsible for the destiny of mankind - what a dream!
8
Harold Brodkey
I look upon another's insistence on the merits of his or her life - duties, intellect, accomplishment - and see that most of it is nonsense.
9
John Cameron
Medical physicists work in cooperation with doctors. A few medical physicists devote their time to research and teaching. A few get involved with administrative duties.
10
Arthur Capper
County government can be simplified greatly by reorganizing and consolidating some of the offices, making others appointive, and reducing salaries in keeping with the salaries paid by private business for the performance of similar duties.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DUTIES»

Discover the use of duties in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to duties and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Landlords' Rights and Duties in Florida
An informative layman's guide to a landlord's obligations and rights in Florida.
Mark Warda, 2005
2
Global Justice, State Duties: The Extraterritorial Scope of ...
Explores whether states possess extraterritorial obligations under international law to respect and ensure economic, social and cultural rights.
Malcolm Langford, Wouter Vandenhole, 2012
3
Of Domestical Duties
This is a reprint (not facsimile) of the 1622 edition. William Gouge (1575-1653) was born in Stratford-Bow Middlesex County, England. Educated in Paul's School, London, Felstad in Essex, and at Eton School.
William Gouge, 2006
4
Cicero: On Duties
It has often been treated merely as a key to the Greek philosophical works that Cicero used, but this volume aims to render De Officiis, which had a profound impact upon subsequent political thinkers, more intelligible by explaining its ...
Marcus Tullius Cicero, M. T. Griffin, E. M. Atkins, 1991
5
Sovereignty Over Natural Resources: Balancing Rights and Duties
In modern international law, permanent sovereignty over natural resources has come to entail duties as well as rights.
Nico Schrijver, 2008
6
Dignity and Duties of the Priest Or Selva
An excellent book to assist the priest to live a virtuous and holy life. As a layman I have benefited greatly from reading this wonderful book and applying it to my life - Publisher.
St Alphonsus Liguori, 2009
7
Job Descriptions and Duties for Church Members and Workers
Job descriptions are suggested in this manual for workers in the church and Sunday School. Duties in Christian living and service are provided.
Herbert W. Byrne, 2005
8
A Professor's Duties: Ethical Issues in College Teaching
In A Professor's Duties, distinguished philosopher Peter J. Markie adds to the expanding discussion of the ethics of college teaching.
Peter J. Markie, 1994
9
Rights and Duties of Directors
This is an invaluable guide for all company directors - and their legal advisers -whatever the size of their organization, as well as company secretaries and HR professionals.
Martha Bruce, Martha Bruce (FCIS.), 2012
10
Climate Change Damage And International Law: Prevention ...
This book is the first comprehensive assessment of the legal duties of states with regard to human induced climate change damage.
Roda Verheyen, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DUTIES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term duties is used in the context of the following news items.
1
U.S. Imposes Dumping Duties on Imports of Chinese Solar Goods
The U.S. then expanded the protections by imposing duties to products from Taiwan. Chinese makers are shifting production overseas to skirt ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
2
Simon Cowell bows out of red carpet duties as X Factor auditions …
Grieving Simon Cowell showed the show must go on – but shunned the spotlight at the first X Factor auditions. The music mogul was expected ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
3
Woolwich mayor steps back from duties due to election expense issue
A judge will determine whether Sandy Shantz can remain as mayor of Woolwich Township, officials said Wednesday. In an email to the media, ... «CTV News, Jul 15»
4
Hamden to revamp duties in Town Hall, add front desk position
The plan would include reorganization of the duties of some employees in his office, as well as the addition of a new position that will put ... «New Haven Register, Jul 15»
5
Kanye West Takes Over Scott Disick's Dad Duties After Split With …
Move over Scott Disick — Kanye West is ready to step in! Reportedly, the All Day singer served as a father figure for Kourtney Kardashian's ... «PerezHilton.com, Jul 15»
6
Former Muskegon coach, wife to share girls volleyball coaching …
... hence the need to share the coaching duties with his wife. She served as his junior varsity coach during his time at Muskegon, coached at ... «MLive.com, Jul 15»
7
Video: Route 13 grass mowing duties to be shared
Bristol and Bristol Township will mow the new grass medians recently installed in those municipalities as part of the $36 million Route 13 ... «Bucks County Courier Times, Jul 15»
8
'Jayalalithaa unable to perform duties because of ill-health'
Alleging lack of transparency in the State administration, DMK leader M. Karunanidhi on Tuesday charged that Chief Minister Jayalalithaa was ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
9
Our Constitution clearly separates duties of three branches
Our Constitution clearly separates the duties and authority of the three branches of government, where the legislative branch makes laws, the ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
10
Starcom wins media duties of Jet Airways following global review
Starcom MediaVest has won the media duties of Jet Airways after a global media review for airlines under Etihad Airways Partner (EAP). «Exchange4Media, Jul 15»

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