Synonyms for mission

Synonyms for (noun) mission

Synonyms: mission, missionary work

Definition: the organized work of a religious missionary

Similar words: work

Definition: activity directed toward making or doing something

Usage: she checked several points needing further work


Synonyms: mission, charge, commission

Definition: a special assignment that is given to a person or group

Usage: a confidential mission to London; his charge was deliver a message

Similar words: assignment, duty assignment

Definition: a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)

Usage: hazardous duty


Synonyms: military mission, mission

Definition: an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters

Usage: the planes were on a bombing mission

Similar words: military operation, operation

Definition: activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign)

Usage: it was a joint operation of the navy and air force


Synonyms: delegacy, delegation, deputation, mission, commission

Definition: a group of representatives or delegates

Similar words: organisation, organization

Definition: a group of people who work together


Synonyms: foreign mission, mission, missionary post, missionary station

Definition: an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

Similar words: NGO, nongovernmental organization

Definition: an organization that is not part of the local or state or federal government


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