1.That which is embraced by eye in vision; the region which the eye overlooks at one time; view; scene; outlook. "His eye discovers unaware The goodly prospect of some foreign land."
2.Especially, a picturesque or widely extended view; a landscape; hence, a sketch of a landscape. "I went to Putney... to take prospects in crayon."
3.A position affording a fine view; a lookout. (R.) "Him God beholding from his prospect high."
4.Relative position of the front of a building or other structure; face; relative aspect. "And their prospect was toward the south."
5.The act of looking forward; foresight; anticipation; as, a prospect of the future state. "Is he a prudent man as to his temporal estate, that lays designs only for a day, without any prospect to, or provision for, the remaining part of life?"
6.That which is hoped for; ground for hope or expectation; expectation; probable result; as, the prospect of success. "To brighter prospects born." "These swell their prospectsd exalt their pride, When offers are disdain'd, and love deny'd."
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