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agent

/ˈeɪdʒənt/
a · gent ˈeɪ · dʒənt
English Definition
n. a person who acts on behalf of another
中文释义
代理人
Significado en Español
agente
한국어 뜻
대리인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đại lý
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Example Sentence

The travel agent booked our hotel.

旅行代理人预定了我们的酒店。

Synonyms
representative broker officer
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “agent”:

  1. A representative
  2. B client
  3. C spectator
  4. D bystander
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A — representative. “agent” means n. a person who acts on behalf of another

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A friendly travel ______ helped the family plan their long holiday.

  1. A agent
  2. B stranger
  3. C enemy
  4. D rival
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A — agent. “agent” means n. a person who acts on behalf of another

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Common questions about “agent”

What does “agent” mean?

agent — n. a person who acts on behalf of another. In Chinese: 代理人.

How do you pronounce “agent”?

agent is pronounced /ˈeɪdʒənt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: a · gent.

How do you use “agent” in a sentence?

The travel agent booked our hotel. (旅行代理人预定了我们的酒店。)

What are synonyms for “agent”?

representative, broker, officer — all close in meaning to agent (n. a person who acts on behalf of another).

Is “agent” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. agent appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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