mission
/ˈmɪʃ.ən/ sustantivo B1En español: misión
- A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself. · The supply convoy was on a mission of mercy.
- A important goal or purpose; an objective.
- A missionary expedition.
- Third World charities, particularly those which preach as well as provide aid.
- An infrequent gathering of religious believers in a parish, usually part of a larger regional event with a central theme.
- A number of people appointed to perform any service; a delegation; an embassy.
- A settlement or building serving as a base for missionary work. · Many cities across the Americas grew from Spanish missions.
- A drug run.
Plural missions
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In order, doubtless, that he might not be disturbed while fulfilling his sacred mission, the priest rose as soon as d’Avrigny departed, and not only bolted the door through which the doctor had just left, but also that leading to Madame de Villefort’s room.
There’s been some Pye or other going to Avonlea school for the last twenty years, and I guess their mission in life was to keep school teachers reminded that earth isn’t their home.
When my uncle became foreign minister in this administration he gave me several missions of trust, and as I always brought them to a successful conclusion, he came at last to have the utmost confidence in my ability and tact.
She was a notable housewife; her work was always done and well done; she “ran” the Sewing Circle, helped run the Sunday-school, and was the strongest prop of the Church Aid Society and Foreign Missions Auxiliary.
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