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agents

/ˈeɪ.dʒənts/
Meanings
  • noun

    A person or organization that carries out a particular function or performs a specific task

    - "The travel agent helped us plan our vacation."
    - "The insurance agent explained the policy to us."
  • noun

    A representative or spokesperson for a group or organization

    - "The agent made a statement on behalf of the union."
    - "The diplomat served as an agent of his country."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈeɪ.dʒənts/



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Antonyms

patient , recipient , undergoer
Synonyms

actor , performer , manager , rep , representative
Rhymes
Words rhyming with agents
mages , stages , cages , pages
Homophones
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  1. agent

Variants
List of all variants of agents that leads to same result
agent , agentive , agents , agent-general , agents-general , agent provocateur , agents provocateurs , alkylating agent , alkylating agents , counter-agent , counter-agents , counteragent , counteragents , county agent , county agents , double agent , double agents , estate agent , estate agents , extension agent , extension agents , free agency , free agent , free agents
Forms
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agents, agent's, agents', agented

Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'agere', meaning 'to do' or 'to act'

Trivia
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  1. The term 'agent' is often used in the field of intelligence to refer to a spy or undercover operative.

  2. In chemistry, an 'agent' is a substance that causes a chemical reaction to occur.

  3. The term 'agent' is also used in biology to refer to a substance that stimulates a response in an organism.

  4. The word 'agent' comes from the Latin word 'agere', which means 'to do' or 'to act'.

Related Concepts
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  1. representative: A person or thing that represents or stands for another

  2. intermediary: A person or thing that acts as a link between two parties

  3. spokesperson: A person who speaks on behalf of a group, organization, or individual

Culture
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Agents have been depicted in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, agents often appear as characters who serve as representatives or spokespersons for larger entities. In art, agents have been used as symbols of power or authority. In music, the term 'agent' is sometimes used to refer to a booking agent or talent agent.

How to Memorize "agents"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person or organization performing a task or function on behalf of another.
    - Visualize a representative or spokesperson making a statement or speaking on behalf of a group or organization.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'agent' with the idea of representation or acting on behalf of someone or something.
    - Think of agents as intermediaries or go-betweens.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'A-G-E-N-T' to remember the definition: 'Agent' stands for 'Actor' or 'Actor-Goer' who 'Goes' or 'Gets' things 'Done' for 'Someone' or 'Something'.

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