mission

About 38.59 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself.

   The supply convoy was on a mission of mercy.

2. noun A important goal or purpose; an objective.
3. noun A missionary expedition.
4. noun Third World charities, particularly those which preach as well as provide aid.
5. noun An infrequent gathering of religious believers in a parish, usually part of a larger regional event with a central theme.
6. noun A number of people appointed to perform any service; a delegation; an embassy.
7. noun Dismissal; discharge from service
8. noun A settlement or building serving as a base for missionary work.

   Many cities across the Americas grew from Spanish missions.

Similar words

charge deputation delegation commission delegacy foreign mission military mission missionary post missionary station missionary work

Often followed by

of to in and was is statement for at

Word family

Mission mission of mercy missioned missioning missions on a mission with a mission