Envoy

Pronunciation: /ˈɛnvɔɪ/

Definitions of envoy

noun a person who represents their government in a foreign country

Example Sentences

A1 The envoy delivered the message to the king.

A2 The envoy was sent to negotiate a peace treaty.

B1 The envoy was tasked with representing the country at the international conference.

B2 The envoy's diplomatic skills helped in resolving the conflict peacefully.

C1 The envoy's extensive experience in foreign affairs made them a valuable asset to the diplomatic team.

C2 The envoy's successful negotiations led to a historic peace agreement between the two nations.

Examples of envoy in a Sentence

formal The envoy from the United Nations arrived to discuss peace negotiations.

informal The envoy from the embassy is here to talk about trade agreements.

slang The envoy dude showed up with some important documents.

figurative Her calm demeanor acted as an envoy of peace during the heated argument.

Grammatical Forms of envoy

• past tense: envoyed
• plural: envoys
• comparative: more envoy
• superlative: most envoy
• present tense: envoys
• future tense: will envoy
• perfect tense: have envoyed
• continuous tense: is envloying
• singular: envoy
• positive degree: envoy
• infinitive: to envoy
• gerund: envoying
• participle: envoyed

Origin and Evolution of envoy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'envoy' originated from the Old French word 'envoi' which means 'sending' or 'dispatch'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of sending a diplomatic representative or messenger, the word 'envoy' has evolved to also refer to a diplomatic agent or official tasked with representing their country's interests in a foreign land.