prospect

/pɹˈɑspɛkt/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the possibility of future success
   “his prospects as a writer are excellent”
2. belief about (or mental picture of) the future
3. someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
4. the visual percept of a region
   “the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views”
5. a prediction of the course of a disease

verb

1. search for something desirable
   “prospect a job”
2. explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals

Synonyms for prospect

• chance
• expectation
• outlook
• candidate
• view
• aspect
• scene
• vista
• panorama
• prognosis
• medical prognosis

Words that rhyme with prospect

• prospekt