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Word:
agent
IPA transcription: ['eɪdʒənt]
Pronunciations of agent
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noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
agent
Meaning:
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; "their research uncovered new disease agents"
Synonyms:
agent
Meaning:
a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
Synonyms:
agent
Meaning:
a substance that exerts some force or effect
Synonyms:
agent, factor, broker
Meaning:
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
Usage examples
A most powerful geological denuding agent.
likewise, Apis will prove a curative agent.
"Certainly not," said the agent, fervently.
The agent was thoroughly ashamed of himself.
"Yes, I will," declared the agent, stubbornly.
He found an agent and soon had matters all fixed.
He turned suddenly to his companion, the Conservative agent.
"Ain't much to tell, sir, 'bout them folks," replied the agent.
"They want stirring up a bit," said the Conservative agent despondently.
This Federal agent got just so much as the States chose to give--no more.
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Benjamin Franklin
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George Lansbury
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Tawny owl
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