prospect
Definition
- n. the possibility of future success
- v. search for something desirable
- v. explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
Word forms
- Present participle
- prospecting
- Past tense
- prospected
- Third person singular
- prospects
- Past participle
- prospected
Example sentences
n.
From the top of the mountain, the prospect of the valley below was breathtaking.
vt.
The team was sent to prospect for new mineral deposits in the area.
vi.
Many young entrepreneurs prospect for new business opportunities every day.