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Mission

noun
/ˈmɪʃn̩/
Word Frequency: 38.6

Definitions

1.nounA set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself.
2.nounReligious evangelism.
3.noun(in the plural, "the missions") third world charities, particularly those which preach as well as provide aid.
4.noun(Catholic tradition) an infrequent gathering of religious believers in a parish, usually part of a larger regional event with a central theme.
5.nounA number of people appointed to perform any service; a delegation; an embassy.
6.nounDismissal; discharge from service
7.nounA settlement or building serving as a base for missionary work.
"Many cities across the Americas grew from Spanish missions."
8.verbTo send on a mission.
9.verbDo missionary work, proselytize

Synonyms

chargedeputationdelegationcommissiondelegacyforeign missionmilitary missionmissionary postmissionary stationmissionary workassignmenttasking

Rhymes With

dispositioncognitionambitioneruditionadmonitionvolitioncompositionrecognition
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