prospected

pros·pect

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pros-pekt]
- /ˈprɒs pɛkt/
- /ˈprɒs.pekt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pros-pekt]
- /ˈprɒs pɛkt/

Definitions of prospected word

noun prospected Usually, prospects. an apparent probability of advancement, success, profit, etc. the outlook for the future: good business prospects. 1
noun prospected anticipation; expectation; a looking forward. 1
noun prospected something in view as a source of profit. 1
noun prospected a potential or likely customer, client, etc. 1
noun prospected a potential or likely candidate. 1
noun prospected a view, especially of scenery; scene. 1

See all 14 definitions of prospected

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Origin of prospected

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English prospecte < Latin prōspectus outlook, view. See prospectus

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Parts of speech for Prospected

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Prospected

prospected popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for prospected

verb prospected

delved — Simple past tense and past participle of delve.
dug — a simple past tense and past participle of dig1. and dig2 .
ferreted — Simple past tense and past participle of ferret.
inquired — to seek information by questioning; ask: to inquire about a person.
muckraked — Simple past tense and past participle of muckrake.

noun prospected

hoped — the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best: to give up hope.
landscaped — Simple past tense and past participle of landscape.

All 8 Synonyms of prospected