What is another word for chores?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈɔːz] (IPA)

Chores are tasks that we must do in our daily lives to maintain cleanliness, order, and hygiene. However, sometimes the word "chores" can have negative connotations, such as tediousness or being forced to do something unpleasant. In such cases, it may be helpful to use synonyms to make them sound more appealing or interesting. Some synonyms for chores include duties, errands, tasks, missions, assignments, jobs, daily routines, responsibilities, and obligations. Using these synonyms can help make the idea of doing tasks around the house or taking care of oneself sound less burdensome and more like a part of daily life.

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Usage examples for Chores

The farm child's close connection to his parents' life and the necessity for performing a variety of chores also acted in some measure as a force for social control: the child who worked with his parents was expected to act in a manner acceptable to them.
"Frying Pan Farm"
Elizabeth Brown Pryor
His chores ranged from making hay to cutting wood and building fences.
"Frying Pan Farm"
Elizabeth Brown Pryor
The problem in the country is not so difficult, for there are so many things to do about the home that the young country boy usually has plenty of chores and duties to perform.
"Dollars and Sense"
Col. Wm. C. Hunter

Famous quotes with Chores

  • If a cow walked into this room, I'd probably walk out. I could milk it, but my dad never forced me to do a lot of chores like that, mostly because he loved doing it himself.
    Stuart Appleby
  • One thing I think kids need to do is more chores, and take care of their own rooms. Responsibilities are really important to start them with. If they have animals, they have to feed them and care for them. That's the only way I think I could do it.
    Faith Ford
  • We were taught manners and we had to do our chores - Katie and I grew up as normal kids.
    Oliver Hudson
  • My musical director, Mark Cherry, is the most wonderful person who ever lived on God's good green Earth. He's my director, he does the arrangements. Really, he does everything - including certain janitorial chores!
    Brett Somers
  • More fundamentally, it is a dream that does not die with the onset of manhood: the dream is to play endlessly, past the time when you are called home for dinner, past the time of doing chores, past the time when your body betrays you past time itself.
    John Thorn

Related words: chore

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