candidate
a person who seeks an office, honor, etc.: a candidate for governor.
a person who is selected by others as a contestant for an office, honor, etc.
a person who is deserving of or seems destined for a certain end or fate: Such a reckless spender is a candidate for the poorhouse.
a student studying for a degree: Candidates for the B.A. will have to meet certain minimum requirements.
to become a candidate for service as a new minister of a church; preach before a congregation that is seeking a new minister.
Origin of candidate
1Other words from candidate
- can·di·da·cy [kan-di-duh-see], /ˈkæn dɪ də si/, noun
- pre·can·di·da·ture, noun
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How to use candidate in a sentence
But if Democrats are faced with the reality of a glut of qualified candidates, Republicans are assembling more of a fantasy team.
The Golden State Preps for the ‘Red Wedding’ of Senate Races | David Freedlander | January 9, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTLike many Americans—but few Republican presidential candidates—the former Florida governor has evolved on the issue.
There are four photos there of representative presidential candidates.
Today’s GOP: Still Cool With Racist Pandering? | Michael Tomasky | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTSo, whose bidding do we think these candidates are going to do?
During a debate, the candidates were asked about the islands.
Them gentlemen is candidates for a rope necktie apiece—nice perfessional assassins t' have in the Police!
Raw Gold | Bertrand W. SinclairCandidates for fameand for Mrs. Kerricks very handsome prizemay learn much if they will faithfully attend Miss Goulds classes.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage | Gertrude W. MorrisonIn this connection, the return for the three candidates who offered themselves for election in 1774 may be of interest.
The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries | Charles G. HarperBut defeated candidates will quite agree that the game of "bleu et jaune" is a good deal worse than "rouge et noir."
The latter are elected out of those of the class of younger Brethren who volunteer, and are approved as candidates for the office.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands | R.M. Ballantyne
British Dictionary definitions for candidate
/ (ˈkændɪˌdeɪt, -dɪt) /
a person seeking or nominated for election to a position of authority or honour or selection for a job, promotion, etc
a person taking an examination or test
a person or thing regarded as suitable or likely for a particular fate or position: this wine is a candidate for his cellar
Origin of candidate
1Derived forms of candidate
- candidacy (ˈkændɪdəsɪ) or candidature (ˈkændɪdətʃə), noun
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