Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with applicant in American Collocation
applicant
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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/ˈæplɪkənt/
possible
interested
potential
prospective
Interested applicants can read more details of the programme.
suitable
eligible
qualified
suitable
well-qualified
We had a large number of replies from well-qualified applicants.
successful/unsuccessful
successful
unsuccessful
Unsuccessful candidates are usually notified within two weeks.
asylum
college
grant
job
licence
loan
university
visa
There has been a sharp fall in the number of university applicants.
asking for applications
invite
look for
welcome
We welcome applicants from all types of educational background.
attract applicants
attract
The campaign hopes to attract 1000 new applicants for social work courses.
want an applicant to do or be something
expect someone to
require someone to
Applicants are expected to hold a Master’s Degree or equivalent.
consider an applicant
assess
consider
interview
screen
shortlist
vet
All suitable applicants are interviewed.
choose an applicant
accept
choose
select
Applicants who are selected for the shortlist will be required to sit a short test.
not choose an applicant
reject
Unsuccessful applicants are either rejected on the spot or offered a less senior post.