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MISSION

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Mission.

How to pronounce mission:

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Mission - as a noun

An organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foreign missionmissionary postmissionary station

An operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters

Example: "The planes were on a bombing mission"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
military mission
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
military operationoperation11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A special assignment that is given to a person or group

Example: "A confidential mission to london"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charge12commission16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assignment13duty assignment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The organized work of a religious missionary

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
missionary work
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
work11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A group of representatives or delegates

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commission16delegacy15delegation12deputation13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
organisation13organization22
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Mission - as a verb

To send on a mission.

Do missionary work, proselytize

Example Sentences

"The astronauts were on a dangerous mission to explore the uncharted territory of outer space."
"The main mission of our company is to provide affordable and accessible healthcare to all."
"The spy was given a mission to retrieve classified information from the enemy base."
"The church organized a mission to help the homeless in the community."
"As a teacher, my mission is to educate and inspire my students."
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Word Game Points

Is MISSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mission is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MISSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is MISSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mission is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MISSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is MISSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mission is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MISSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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