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Agencies

Verb / ˈeɪdʒʌnsi:z / Another word for agencies — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Agencies are organizations or businesses that provide services or represent others.

Synonyms & similar words

bureau representation federalagency means way governmentagency delegacy agency authority office organizations companies firms bureaus offices establishments institutions corporations associations groups societies concerns enterprises operations outfits services departments divisions sections units

Synonyms by register

Formal

organizations bodies institutions entities

Informal

outfits groups operations crews

Literary

instruments vessels channels

Antonyms

individuality autonomy independence self-reliance initiative

Common collocations

  • government agencies
  • private agencies
  • recruitment agencies
  • advertising agencies
  • intelligence agencies
  • federal agencies
  • acting agencies
  • real estate agencies

Word family

noun agency
verb agent
adjective agentive
adverb agentively

Usage note

The word 'agencies' often refers to organizations that provide a service or carry out a particular activity. It can also refer to the capacity to act independently and make one's own free choices.

Example sentences

  1. There are many different agencies that help people in need.
  2. My mom works for an agency that helps animals find homes.
  3. The agency was in charge of planning the big event.
  4. The government agency helped the city after the natural disaster.
  5. The agency provided funding for the new school program.

Quotes

  • The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team. - Phil Jackson
  • Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. - Henry Ford
  • It takes two flints to make a fire. - Louisa May Alcott

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