agent — a person who acts on behalf of another person or group
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who acts on behalf of another person or group
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪdʒənt/
Example Sentences
- The FBI agent forgot his badge and had to show his library card instead.
- My talent agent is so bad, he got me a job as a mime for radio.
- She works as an agent for several famous actors in Hollywood.
agent
NOUN[/ˈeɪdʒənt/]
a person who acts on behalf of another person or group
The travel agent helped the family plan their vacation.
The sports agent negotiated an important contract. (ACT + REPRESENT = AGENT → an agent acts and represents someone else)
The AI agent's engagement brought comfort and achievement.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin agere, meaning 'to act' or 'to do'. Originally referring to 'one who acts', it evolved to denote a person who acts on behalf of another, developing into its modern sense of 'representative' or 'official operative'.
Breakdown
agere (to act, to do) + -ent (one who); the suffix -ent forms an agent noun indicating the performer of an action.
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📝Examples
“The FBI agent forgot his badge and had to show his library card instead.”
“My talent agent is so bad, he got me a job as a mime for radio.”
“She works as an agent for several famous actors in Hollywood.”
“The chemical agent was used to neutralize the toxic waste.”
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