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Meaning of agent
A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.
Etymology of agent
The word "agent" comes from the Latin "agere," meaning "to do" or "to act," and the suffix "-ent," which forms a noun indicating a person or thing that performs a particular action.
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a person who acts on behalf of another, and its meaning has expanded over time to include a range of related senses.
Synonyms
representative
broker
delegate
envoy
ambassador
intermediary
mediator
negotiator
proxy
surrogate
substitute
operative
officer
executive
administrator
manager
director
coordinator
organizer
specialist
expert
professional
consultant
advisor
assistant
associate
partner
colleague
collaborator
ally
accomplice
accessory
helper
aide
auxiliary
subordinate
employee
worker
operative
member
affiliate
supporter
sponsor
patron
benefactor
donor
Definitions
- A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization, typically in a business or official capacity.
- * A person or thing that produces a particular effect or result.
- * A substance that causes a particular chemical reaction.
Usage Examples
- The company hired an agent to represent them in the negotiations.
- * The agent was responsible for selling the property on behalf of the owner.
- * The chemical agent caused a reaction that changed the color of the substance.
Antonyms
principal
owner
employer
manager
director
supervisor
leader
boss
CEO
founder
proprietor
participant
player
competitor
rival
opponent
adversary
enemy
foe
hindrance
obstacle
barrier
impediment
blockage
obstruction
hindrance
deterrent