applicant
noun
ADJ. potential, prospective | suitable, suitably qualified Grant payments will be made to suitable applicants.| unsuitable | lucky, successful | disappointed, unsuccessful Unsuccessful applicants may appeal against the decision.| job | asylum, refugee
VERB + APPLICANT attract The advertisement attracted a number of applicants.| shortlist Eighteen applicants were shortlisted.| interview | appoint, select | reject, turn away/down
APPLICANT + VERB apply All applicants should apply in writing.
PREP. ~ for There were over fifty applicants for the job.
