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1. foreign
adjective. ['ˈfɔrən, ˈfɑːrən'] of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own).
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- forein (Middle English (1100-1500))
- forain (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Rhymes with Foreign Agent
- reagent
- bagent
2. foreign
adjective. ['ˈfɔrən, ˈfɑːrən'] relating to or originating in or characteristic of another place or part of the world.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- forein (Middle English (1100-1500))
- forain (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. foreign
adjective. ['ˈfɔrən, ˈfɑːrən'] not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- forein (Middle English (1100-1500))
- forain (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. foreign
adjective. ['ˈfɔrən, ˈfɑːrən'] not belonging to that in which it is contained; introduced from an outside source.
Synonyms
Etymology
- forein (Middle English (1100-1500))
- forain (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. agent
noun. ['ˈeɪdʒənt'] an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect.
Synonyms
- teratogen
- weakener
- retardation
- quickener
- lethal agent
- eliminator
- vasoconstrictor
- invigorator
- shortener
- represser
- mutagen
- transmitter
- retardent
- stressor
- infectious agent
- vector
- biological agent
- satisfier
- motor
- biohazard
- retardant
- infective agent
- relaxer
- impairer
- enlivener
- cause
- causal agency
- vasoconstrictive
- causal agent
- repressor
Antonyms
Etymology
- agens (Latin)
6. agent
noun. ['ˈeɪdʒənt'] a substance that exerts some force or effect.
Synonyms
- bleaching agent
- alkaliser
- emmenagogue
- nerve gas
- diluent
- hypoglycaemic agent
- virucide
- lactogen
- antifungal
- blanching agent
- precipitant
- whitener
- antiflatulent
- antimycotic
- lactifuge
- gastric antacid
- antacid
- thinner
- disinfectant
- viricide
- drug
- antimycotic agent
- alkalizer
- hypnagogue
- chemical agent
- coagulator
- vermicide
- galactagogue
- coolant
- germicide
- mitogen
- fungicide
- hypoglycemic agent
- coagulant
- substance
- dilutant
- solvating agent
- antiacid
- inducer
- nerve agent
- antimicrobic
- cause
- causal agency
- antimicrobial
- causal agent
- antifungal agent
- bleach
Antonyms
Etymology
- agens (Latin)
7. agent
noun. ['ˈeɪdʒənt'] a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations.
Synonyms
- deputy
- special agent
- talent agent
- parliamentary agent
- proxy
- intelligence officer
- next friend
- general agent
- purchasing agent
- shopper
- intelligence agent
- government agent
- shipping agent
- surrogate
- universal agent
- placeholder
- business agent
- representative
- secret agent
- booking agent
- mill agent
- procurator
- handler
- operative
- literary agent
- employment agent
- bailee
- booker
Antonyms
Etymology
- agens (Latin)
8. agent
noun. ['ˈeɪdʒənt'] a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- agens (Latin)
9. agent
noun. ['ˈeɪdʒənt'] the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- agens (Latin)
10. agent
noun. ['ˈeɪdʒənt'] any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau.
Antonyms
Etymology
- agens (Latin)
Sentences with foreign-agent
1. Noun Phrase
You may be able to serve by mail, by a designated foreign agent or by publication depending on the country.
2. Noun Phrase
These companies rely on their own networks to transfer funds to recipients, who use a unique ID or "transfer control" number to claim the funds at the foreign agent.
3. Noun Phrase
If you try to influence government policy for a foreign agent, you have to register with the Department of Justice within 10 days of taking the job and before beginning any actual lobbying.