mission
Translation
mission, task, assignment, delegation
Examples
The team's mission was to rescue the hostages.
The team's mission was to rescue the hostages.
He felt it was his mission in life to help others.
He felt it was his mission in life to help others.
She went on a trade mission to Japan.
She went on a trade mission to Japan.
Grammar Patterns
a mission to-inf an important job that involves traveling somewhere The team's mission was to rescue the hostages.
on a mission currently doing an important job She went on a trade mission to Japan.
Similar Words
Synonyms: task, assignment, quest, purpose
Etymology
From Latin 'missio' (a sending), from 'mittere' (to send). A mission is something you are 'sent' to do.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Mission: Impossible'. It refers to a difficult task or assignment you are sent to complete.