Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Someone or something that acts on behalf of another, often to manage tasks or services. Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms Examples:
The agent helped me book my ticket.He's a real estate agent who sells houses.
Etymology:
Originating from the Latin word agere, meaning to do, act, it entered Middle French as agent before transitioning to English in the late 15th century.
Usage Statistics:
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