would-be

adjective19 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.4
would-be parent7.5

describes a person or couple hoping or planning to become a parent

would-be buyer7.2

refers to a potential buyer for a product or property

would-be customer7.0

refers to a potential customer for a business or service

would-be actor6.5

describes someone who hopes or tries to become an actor

would-be actress6.3

describes someone who hopes or tries to become an actress

would-be terrorist6.2

refers to someone who plans or attempts to commit acts of terrorism

would-be killer6.0

refers to someone who intends or attempts to kill

would-be murderer5.9

refers to someone who intends or attempts to murder

would-be assassin5.8

refers to a person who attempts, but fails, to murder a prominent person