Thesaurus: prospect

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1. v. That which is embraced by eye in vision; the region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; outlook.
2. v. Especially, a picturesque or widely extended view; a landscape; hence, a sketch of a landscape.
3. v. A position affording a fine view; a lookout.
4. v. Relative position of the front of a building or other structure; face; relative aspect.
5. v. The act of looking forward; foresight; anticipation; as, a prospect of the future state.
6. v. That which is hoped for; ground for hope or expectation; expectation; probable result; as, the prospect of success.
7. v. t. To look over; to explore or examine for something; as, to prospect a district for gold.
8. v. i. To make a search; to seek; to explore, as for mines or the like; as, to prospect for gold.
9. n. the possibility of future success
10. n. belief about (or mental picture of) the future
11. n. someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
12. n. the visual percept of a region