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
Words Nearby candidate
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How to use candidate in a sentence
The Democrats have also tried to steer that discontent in their direction — especially Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, a long-time registered Independent, who was for a time a leading candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Does Anyone Really Know What Socialism Is? (Ep. 408 Rebroadcast) | Stephen J. Dubner | September 17, 2020 | FreakonomicsThe announcement that Fraser would indeed attain the long-elusive corner office of a big Wall Street bank was widely celebrated—and kicked off widespread speculation about the most likely next candidates to follow her lead.
‘It has to have an impact’: What Citi’s new CEO means for other women on Wall Street | Maria Aspan | September 16, 2020 | FortuneEven that proposal was one that Biden, as a candidate who doesn’t hold elective office, obviously had no power to actually implement.
Trump’s incoherent defense of his coronavirus response | Aaron Blake | September 16, 2020 | Washington PostBiden holds a similar 22-point advantage on which candidate is more honest and trustworthy, 56 percent to 34 percent.
Post-ABC poll and others suggest Minnesota has shifted since 2016, but by how much? | Scott Clement, Dan Balz | September 16, 2020 | Washington PostSinopharm has tested both of these vaccines in the UAE, but it is unclear if the UAE granted emergency approval to one or both candidates.
China’s controversial emergency-use program for COVID vaccines is going global | Grady McGregor | September 16, 2020 | Fortune
Already, 10 Republicans have declared they will vote for an alternative candidate and more seemed poised to join.
First, they allow Paul to siphon off attention from whichever potential candidate is making news.
A Republican candidate hoping to win red state support could find a worse team to root for than one from Dallas.
Having regional appeal is one thing; simply being a regional candidate is another.
But he should not be judged by his wavering as a presidential candidate.
Mario Cuomo, a Frustrating Hero to Democrats, Is Dead at 82 | Eleanor Clift | January 2, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Colonel left, and in a few days the election coming off, each candidate made his appearance at the critical German polls.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousIn admitting a member, if no form of election has been prescribed, each candidate must be elected separately.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesThis was the point of compass revealed by the astrologer as most favourable to the young candidate for manly honours.
Our Little Korean Cousin | H. Lee M. PikeThe Liberal candidate wanted to address the colliers in one of the Lanarkshire towns; but his meeting was very poorly attended.
Though he frankly acknowledged that he preferred the Electoral Prince to any other candidate, he professed.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington Macaulay
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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