Synonyms for

Agents

Verb / ˈeɪdʒʌnts / Another word for agents — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Agents are people or things that act on behalf of others, especially in a professional or official capacity.

Synonyms & similar words

agentiverole factor broker agent federalagent representatives brokers delegates attorneys mediators managers intermediaries facilitators liaisons ambassadors envoys messengers spokespersons emissaries go-betweens middlemen negotiators factors trustees custodians

Synonyms by register

Formal

representative factor intermediary operative

Informal

spy operative mole contact

Literary

emissary instrument tool

Antonyms

principal leader commander master director boss

Common collocations

  • real estate agents
  • secret agents
  • travel agents
  • insurance agents
  • government agents
  • literary agents
  • recruiting agents
  • undercover agents

Word family

noun agent
verb agitate
adjective agentive
adverb agentively

Usage note

The term 'agents' can refer to people acting on behalf of others, or to substances that cause a particular effect. Context is crucial for disambiguation.

Example sentences

  1. The real estate agent showed us several houses.
  2. The secret agent went on a mission to stop the bad guys.
  3. The travel agent helped us plan our vacation.
  4. The agent negotiated a better deal for his client.
  5. The literary agent found a publisher for the author's book.

Quotes

  • The best leaders are like great conductors - they reach beyond the notes to reach the magic in the players. - Blaine Lee
  • I'm not an agent, I'm a writer. - John Grisham
  • An agent is a person who is sore because an actor gets 90% of what they make. - Elia Kazan

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