Word: Mission

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪʃən/

Definitions

• Noun: A specific task or assignment given to a person or group, often involving travel, especially one that involves military, religious, or charitable activities. E.g., “Their mission was to build a school in the remote village.”
  • An important goal or purpose that is accompanied by strong conviction, e.g., “Her life’s mission is to fight against climate change.”
  • (Military) A deployment of a military force to accomplish a specific objective, e.g., “The mission was to secure the strategic location.”
  • (Religious) A journey or endeavor undertaken by a religious organization or individual for proselytizing, teaching, or charitable work, e.g., “The missionaries went on a year-long mission to South America.”

Phrases

• “Mission statement”: A formal summary of the aims and values of a company, organization, or individual.
• “On a mission”: Describing someone who is very focused and determined to achieve a particular goal.
• “Mission impossible”: Referring to a task that seems extremely difficult or virtually impossible to complete.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The space agency launched a new mission to explore Mars.”
• “After completing his military mission, he returned home with honors.”
• “Our mission today is to raise funds for the local food bank.”

Synonyms

• Assignment
• Task
• Quest
• Expedition
• Operation
• Undertaking
• Commission
• Crusade (in the context of a passionate cause)
• Voyage (for a specific purpose, especially historically or in a literary sense)