Synonyms for

Interviewer

Verb / ˈɪntɜ:ˌvju:ɜ: / Another word for interviewer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who asks questions in an interview.

Synonyms & similar words

questioner reporter interrogator examiner investigator assessor scrutinizer inquirer pollster surveyor auditor reviewer appraiser consultant analyst correspondent journalist commentator anchor host

Synonyms by register

Formal

examiner questioner interrogator

Informal

asker quizzer

Antonyms

interviewee subject candidate respondent applicant examinee

Common collocations

  • job interviewer
  • experienced interviewer
  • skilled interviewer
  • lead interviewer
  • panel interviewer
  • host interviewer
  • interviewer asked
  • interviewer said

Word family

noun interviewer
verb interview
adjective interviewable

Usage note

The word 'interviewer' refers to the person conducting the interview. Its direct antonym is 'interviewee', the person being interviewed. Avoid using 'interviewer' to mean 'interviewee'.

Example sentences

  1. The interviewer asked me about my favorite color.
  2. The interviewer wanted to know what kind of books I like to read.
  3. The interviewer asked me about my hobbies.
  4. The interviewer asked me about my family.
  5. The interviewer asked me about my goals.

Quotes

  • "The interviewer should be able to tell you what they want from you." - Paul Hogan
  • "I'm not really a political interviewer." - Terry Gross
  • "I'm not a news interviewer. I'm not a hard-hitting journalist." - James Lipton

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