Meaning & use

broker

noun·Academic

A person or company that arranges deals between buyers and sellers, usually for a fee.

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The real estate broker helped them find a house within their budget.

An insurance broker compared several policies before recommending one.

A note on using this word

As a verb, "broker" means to arrange or negotiate a deal, as in "diplomats brokered a ceasefire."

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