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Proxies

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

Definition

A person authorized to act on behalf of another.

Synonyms & similar words

procurator proxy placeholder agent representative attorney delegate stand-in substitute surrogate ambassador envoy factor intermediary middleman broker go-between mediator negotiator arbitrator conciliator intervener intervenor

Example sentences

  1. The teacher asked one of the students to be her proxy and collect the books from the library.
  2. I couldn't attend the meeting, so I sent my friend as a proxy to represent me.
  3. The athlete had to use a proxy to compete in the race as he was injured.
  4. The lawyer acted as a proxy for his client in court.
  5. The company appointed a proxy to attend the shareholders' meeting.

Quotes

  • It is difficult to have a meaningful proxy debate when the media insist on using words like 'invasion' and 'occupation.' - Elliott Abrams
  • 'Proxy' is a science fiction story about a robot who wants to be human. - Alex Garland
  • The data, however, do indicate that Christians who see Jews through a 17th-century lens, believing that most are thoroughly religious, are thoroughly wrong. - Marvin Olasky

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