Mission and Purpose

Mission

Mission noun - A specific task with which a person or group is charged.
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Synonyms for Mission

Purpose is a synonym for mission in task topic. In some cases you can use "Purpose" instead a noun "Mission", when it comes to topics like address, vocation, objective, goal.

Purpose

Purpose noun - The action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists.
Usage example: still trying to discover her purpose in life

Mission is a synonym for purpose in intention topic. You can use "Mission" instead a noun "Purpose", if it concerns topics such as address, use, task, objective.

How words are described

special special mission special purpose
particular particular mission particular purpose
similar similar mission similar purpose
specific specific mission specific purpose
Other adjectives: stated, original, initial, true, single, simple, actual, entire, real, dark, main, important, secret, new, major, final, official, primary, different.

Both words in one sentence

  • Anime / Xabungle Ancient Tradition: While they've only been on Zora for 200 years or so, this is the intended purpose/mission of the Innocent.
  • Its purpose and mission remain unknown until 49 years later, when it is discovered to have been a forward scout vessel for the alien fleet that attacks the Earth in July of that year.
  • The Hero gelfling Jen from The Dark Crystal consults the reclusive Aughra, the Keeper of Secrets in her mountain cave, to learn clues about his mission and the purpose of the crystal shard.
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