senators (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsɛnətərz/
Definition
Members of a senate, especially a legislative body in countries like the United States, Australia, or Canada, responsible for making laws.
Examples
The senators cast their votes on the proposed legislation.
Each state sends two senators to the national legislature.
The committee will present its findings to the full body of senators.
How to Use senators
- senator for (prepositional phrase)
- To indicate the state, district, or country that a senator represents. — "She was elected senator for New York."
- senator from (prepositional phrase)
- To indicate the place of origin or representation of a senator. — "The senator from Texas argued passionately for the bill."
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