Meaning of 'agent'

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Meaning of ‘agent’

6 definitions found.

agent

noun

the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause

Synonyms: agentive role

noun

an active and efficient cause

noun

a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission

Synonyms: factor

noun

a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations

noun

any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau

Synonyms: federal agent

noun

a substance that exerts some force or effect

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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