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 is on a diplomatic mission to China.
He is on a diplomatic mission to China.
She felt it was her mission in life to help others.
She felt it was her mission in life to help others.
Grammar Patterns
a mission to (do sth.) an important job that sb. is sent to do The team's mission was to rescue the hostages.
on a mission sent to do a particular job He is on a diplomatic mission to China.
Similar Words
Synonyms: task, assignment, duty, purpose
Etymology
From Latin 'mittere' (to send). A mission is a task you are 'sent' to do.
Memory Tips
Think of the movie 'Mission: Impossible' - a very important and difficult task.