Synonyms for

Brokers

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

Definition

Brokers are people or companies that buy and sell things for others, such as stocks or real estate, and earn a commission for their services.

Synonyms & similar words

broker factor agent agents dealers traders middlemen intermediaries merchants factors wholesalers jobbers distributors retailers salespeople purchasers buyers importers exporters shippers forwarders transporters

Synonyms by register

Formal

intermediaries agents dealers factors

Informal

middlemen go-betweens fixers

Literary

negotiators facilitators

Antonyms

buyers sellers principals clients customers investors

Common collocations

  • stock brokers
  • real estate brokers
  • insurance brokers
  • mortgage brokers
  • commodity brokers
  • business brokers
  • forex brokers

Word family

noun brokerage
verb broker
adjective brokered

Usage note

Brokers act as intermediaries in transactions, often for a commission. The term can apply to various industries like finance, real estate, and insurance.

Example sentences

  1. The broker helped me find a new house to buy.
  2. My dad hired a broker to sell his car.
  3. The stock broker advised me to invest in technology stocks.
  4. The insurance broker helped me find the best policy for my needs.
  5. The art broker sold a painting for millions of dollars.

Quotes

  • A good broker is a lot like a good mechanic. You want your broker to be straight with you, and you want your mechanic to be straight with you.
  • A broker is someone who makes a living from finding you someone more expensive to do the same job you could do yourself.
  • A broker's best compliment is a referral.

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