We carried out our mission successfully.
Source: tatoeba (22655)
Mission
/ˈmɪʃ(ə)n/
Synonyms for "mission" (238 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (48)
accreditactionactivityadventureagencyagentshipaimair coverair raidair supportallegianceamphibious operationsartassignassigned taskassignmentauthorityauthorizationauthorizebasilica
Noun(4 words)
Adjective(1 words)
clear direction
Strong matches (71)
Noun(11 words)
commissioningcommitcommitmentcommitteeconsignconsignmentconventiclecovercraftcurededicationdeferencedelegatedelegated authoritydelegationdeputationdeputedeputizedetachdetail
Show 40 more words
devoirdevolutedevolutiondevolvedevolve upondevolvementdevotiondry runduomoduties and responsibilitiesdutyembassyemploymentempowerempowermentempriseentrustentrustingentrustmenterrandethicsexecutorshipexequaturexerciseexpeditionexplorationfactorshipfealtyfish to fryfluid operationsfull powerfunctiongamegive in chargegrouphandicrafthomagehomeworkhouse of godhouse of prayer
Related words (119)
house of worshipimperativejobjob of workjoint operationjurisdictionkirklaborlegationlicenselieutenancylifeworklineline of businessline of dutyline of worklogisticsloyaltymake-workmandate
Show 79 more words
maneuvermaneuversmatters in handmeetinghousemetiermilitary operationsmilk runministryminor basilicaminor operationsmovementmustmysterynumberobjectiveobligationoccupationodd jobofficeonusoperationoperationsoughtoverseas operationspatriarchal basilicapiece of workpilgrimageplaceplace of worshipplenipotentiary powerpostpower of attorneypower to actpracticepreachprocurationprofessionprojectproxypurposepursuitpurviewquestracketreconnaissancereconnaissance missionregencyregentshiprespectresponsibilityscrambleself-imposed dutysend outserviceshuttle raidsortiespecializationspecialtystaff workstintstrafingsubcommitteetaskthings to dotradetraining missiontransfertrusttrusteeshipumbrellaundertakingvicarious authorityvocationwalkwalk of lifewar gamewar planswarrantwork
Noun(18 words)
Determiner(2 words)
the causethe details
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accredit, action, activity, adventure, agency.
- Sentence evidence is available for mission, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "mission".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "mission"
Keep "mission" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "mission" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "mission", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "mission" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
14 entriesNGOassignmentdutyduty assignmentgoaljourneymilitary operationnongovernmental organizationoperationorganisationorganizationpurposeundertakingwork
More specific
10 entriesCollocations
6 entrieshumanitarian missionmission controlmission statementmission tripprimary missionspace mission
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesTranslations
45 translations across 32 languages.
Belarusian
1 entries- мі́сія noun (religious evangelism)
Bulgarian
1 entries- ми́сия noun (religious evangelism)
Catalan
1 entries- missió noun (religious evangelism)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 傳教活動 /传教活动 noun (religious evangelism)
Czech
1 entries- misie noun (religious evangelism)
Danish
1 entries- mission noun (religious evangelism)
Dutch
2 entries- missie noun (religious evangelism)
- zending noun (religious evangelism)
Faroese
2 entries- kristniboð noun (religious evangelism)
- trúboð noun (religious evangelism)
Finnish
3 entries- lähetys noun (religious evangelism)
- lähetystyö noun (religious evangelism)
- missio noun (religious evangelism)
French
1 entries- mission noun (religious evangelism)
Georgian
1 entries- მისია noun (religious evangelism)
German
1 entries- Mission noun (religious evangelism)
Hebrew
1 entries- מִיסְיוֹן noun (religious evangelism)
Hungarian
1 entries- misszió noun (religious evangelism)
Icelandic
2 entries- kristniboð noun (religious evangelism)
- trúboð noun (religious evangelism)
Ido
1 entries- misiono noun (religious evangelism)
Japanese
4 entries- 伝道 noun (religious evangelism)
- 宣教 noun (religious evangelism)
- 布教 noun (religious evangelism)
- 弘道 noun (religious evangelism)
Korean
4 entries- 선교 noun (religious evangelism)
- 전도 noun (religious evangelism)
- 포교 noun (religious evangelism)
- 홍도 noun (religious evangelism)
Latin
2 entries- expeditio noun (religious evangelism)
- missio noun (religious evangelism)
Māori
1 entries- mīhana noun (religious evangelism)
Norwegian Bokmål
1 entries- misjon noun (religious evangelism)
Polish
1 entries- misja noun (religious evangelism)
Portuguese
1 entries- missão noun (religious evangelism)
Romanian
1 entries- misiune noun (religious evangelism)
Russian
1 entries- ми́ссия noun (religious evangelism)
Serbo-Croatian
2 entries- mìsija noun (religious evangelism)
- мѝсија noun (religious evangelism)
Slovene
1 entries- misijon noun (religious evangelism)
Spanish
1 entries- misión noun (religious evangelism)
Swahili
1 entries- misheni noun (religious evangelism)
Swedish
1 entries- mission noun (religious evangelism)
Ukrainian
1 entries- мі́сія noun (religious evangelism)
Welsh
1 entries- cenhadaeth noun (religious evangelism)
Sample sentences
15 total sentences available.
She knew herself that it would be very difficult to carry out the mission.
Source: tatoeba (44568)
Zen's latest mission is to save the Earth from ecological destruction at the hands of a plant-destroying madman.
Source: tatoeba (51268)
But for your steady support, my mission would have resulted in failure.
Source: tatoeba (70844)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "mission"?
Closest matches include accredit, action, activity, adventure, agency.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "mission"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.