prospect Synonyms
Another word for prospect
• noun (Context 1)
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring, or the anticipation of something.
"There is little likelihood of an immediate breakthrough in the negotiations."
• noun (Context 2)
A person regarded as a potential customer, client, or successful candidate.
"The sales team spent the afternoon cold-calling new business prospects."
• verb (Context 3)
To look out for or search for potential customers, clients, or opportunities.
"She uses professional networking sites to canvass for new sales leads every morning."
• verb (Context 4)
To search for mineral deposits in a place, especially by means of experimental drilling or excavation.
"During the mid-nineteenth century, thousands of hopeful miners arrived in California to explore for gold."
• noun (Context 5)
An extensive view of landscape.
"From the mountain summit, they admired the breathtaking view of the valley below."
Opposites of prospect
The opposite of prospect shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: