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mission

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈmɪʃən/

KK: /ˈmɪʃən/

adjective
Definition

Relating to a specific task or purpose, often associated with a particular goal or mission.


Example

The team worked together on their mission project to improve the community.


Conversation
Sloth A
I just bought a new mission style chair for my living room.
Sloth B
Oh nice! I love that style; it looks really rustic.
Sloth A
Yeah, it fits perfectly with the other furniture I have.
Sloth B
Sounds great! I think mission style pieces really add character to a room.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
architectural
functional
utilitarian
Antonyms
unrelated
decorative
extravagant
noun
Definition

A specific task or purpose that a person or group is assigned to accomplish, often involving a journey or a goal.


Example

The team set out on a mission to help the local community after the disaster.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the school's new mission trip to the orphanage?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think it's a great way to help out the community.
Sloth A
I really want to be part of that mission; it sounds fulfilling.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To send someone to a specific place or for a specific purpose, often related to a task or goal.


Example

The organization decided to mission volunteers to help in disaster relief efforts.


Tense Forms

Past: missioned

Past Participle: missioned


Conversation
Sloth A
I heard you got mission to help with the community garden project.
Sloth B
Yeah, I'm really excited about it!
Sloth A
That sounds awesome! What exactly is your mission there?
Root Explanation

**Mission** → It is formed from "missio" (from Latin, meaning sending) and the suffix "-ion" (indicating the action or condition of). The word "mission" refers to the act of sending someone on a specific task or purpose.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sending' someone on a specific task — that's what a mission is all about.

Visually Confused Words
omission
emission
remission
immission
dimission
demission
admission
fission
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
assignment
task
expedition
Antonyms
neglect
inactivity
idleness
Sloth B
We're supposed to plant flowers and teach kids about gardening.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dispatch
send
assign
Antonyms
recall
withdraw
halt