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prospect Synonyms

Another word for prospect

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• noun (Context 1)

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring, or the anticipation of something.

Usage Example

"There is little likelihood of an immediate breakthrough in the negotiations."

Strongest
likelihood
possibility
Strong
expectation
anticipation

• noun (Context 2)

A person regarded as a potential customer, client, or successful candidate.

Usage Example

"The sales team spent the afternoon cold-calling new business prospects."

Strong
candidate
client
customer

• verb (Context 3)

To look out for or search for potential customers, clients, or opportunities.

Usage Example

"She uses professional networking sites to scout for new sales leads every morning."

Strong
scout
canvass
Weak
seek

• verb (Context 4)

To search for mineral deposits in a place, especially by means of experimental drilling or excavation.

Usage Example

"During the mid-nineteenth century, thousands of hopeful miners arrived in California to mine for gold."

Strong
mine
explore
search

• noun (Context 5)

An extensive view of landscape.

Usage Example

"From the mountain summit, they admired the breathtaking view of the valley below."

Strongest
view
vista
Strong
panorama

Opposites of prospect

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of prospect varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

impossibility
unlikelihood
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