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- pronunciation:
- bro
k
 r
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person whose business is to negotiate buying and selling, esp. of stocks or real estate, on another's behalf.
Their broker invested their money in companies that seemed to have good growth potential. |
| related words: |
merchant, middleman |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to negotiate and bring to a settlement.
The Secretary of State brokered a ceasefire between the two adversaries.A middleman brokered the deal. |
| derivation: |
brokership (n.) |
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