Synonyms for

Commissions

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

Definition

Commissions are a fee paid to someone for their services, especially in sales.

Synonyms & similar words

charge delegation commissioning mission deputation committee direction commission perpetration militarycommission delegacy committal fee compensation payment remuneration honorarium percentage stipend cut royalty dividend bonus reward wage salary emolument take share proportion slice piece

Synonyms by register

Formal

fees remuneration compensation payment

Informal

cut share percentage cut of the profits

Literary

tribute award

Antonyms

discounts rebates refunds returns reductions allowances

Common collocations

  • sales commission
  • commission earned
  • commission rate
  • commission structure
  • commission agreement
  • commission basis
  • commission paid
  • commission only

Word family

noun commission
verb commission

Usage note

The word 'commissions' can refer to both a group authorized to perform a task and payments made for services rendered, often as a percentage of sales. Ensure context clarifies which meaning is intended.

Example sentences

  1. The artist received a commission to paint a mural on the side of the building.
  2. The real estate agent earned a commission of 5% on the sale.
  3. The writer was paid a commission for every book sold.
  4. He charged a commission for his investment advice.
  5. The auction house takes a commission on all sales.

Quotes

  • "Commissions suit me. They set limits. Jean Marais dared me to write play in which he would not speak in verse. I wrote one in which he spoke nothing but verse." - Jean Cocteau
  • "The artist doesn't have time to listen to the critics. The ones who want to be writers read the reviews, the ones who want to write don't have the time to read reviews. " - William Faulkner

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