👨‍💼Representative

noun
/ˌrep.rɪˈzen.tə.tɪv/

Meaning

a person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others
a person chosen to act or speak for others; acting on behalf of others
A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.

Example Sentences

Each district elects a representative to serve in the parliament.

She is the representative of the workers in the negotiation.

The representative addressed critical issues.

Synonyms

delegate, agent, spokesperson, envoy, ambassador
Entry 1
delegate, agent, spokesperson, envoy, ambassador
Entry 2
delegate, agent, spokesperson, envoy
Entry 3
delegate, spokesperson

Antonyms

constituent, voter, represented, individual, independent, opponent, bystander
Entry 1
constituent, voter, represented
Entry 2
individual, independent
Entry 3
opponent, bystander

Collocations

elected representative, sales representative, government representative, legal representative, company representative, official representative, political representative
Entry 1
elected representative, sales representative, government representative, legal representative
Entry 2
company representative, official representative, political representative

More Example Sentences

Can we ask each team's representative?

He was elected as the team representative.

She was chosen as the representative of our group.

She was appointed as the representative for our group.

Can I speak directly with a representative from my insurance company?

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