candidate

[ noun kan-di-deyt, -dit; verb kan-di-deyt ]

/ noun ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt, -dɪt; verb ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt /

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noun

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.

verb (used without object), can·di·dat·ed, can·di·dat·ing.

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

First recorded in 1605–15, candidate is from the Latin word candidātus “clothed in white” (adective), “candidate for office” (noun, in reference to the white togas worn by those seeking office); see candid, -ate¹

OTHER WORDS FROM candidate

can·di·da·cy

[kan-di-duh-see], /ˈkæn dɪ də si/, nounpre·can·di·da·ture, noun

Words nearby candidate

Candice, candicidin, candid, candida, candidacy, candidate, candidate species, candid camera, Candide, candidemia, candidiasis

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for candidate

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|Freakonomics
The 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|Fortune
Even 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 Post
Biden 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 Post

Sinopharm 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
A Republican candidate hoping to win red state support could find a worse team to root for than one from Dallas.
Will Chris Christie Regret His Cowboy Hug?|Matt Lewis|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In each contest, the Republican candidate outperformed the GOP result from 2012 among women voters.
Surprise! The GOP Closed the Gender Gap|Patricia Murphy|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Tyrangiel, 42, was considered a candidate to succeed Winkler.
Inside Bloomberg News’ Shock Shake-Up|Lloyd Grove|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Say, however, that the NRCC paid for a television ad that was suggested by a candidate.
Just What We Needed: More Campaign Spending|Mark McKinnon|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The instant you are deemed a candidate for arrest, you become not so much a person as a “perp.”
‘I Can’t Breathe!’ ‘I Can’t Breathe!’ A Moral Indictment of Cop Culture|Michael Daly|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In 1848 he took the examination for "candidate" in the University of St. Petersburg.
A Survey of Russian Literature, with Selections|Isabel Florence Hapgood
Meanwhile Mr. Krone, with an imprecation, declares he has power to elect his candidate to the Senate.
An Outcast|F. Colburn Adams
We went to church, but heard a most miserable sermon by a young person, a candidate.
Journal of Jasper Danckaerts, 1679-1680|Jasper Danckaerts
No candidate on this ticket has ever sought or held a political office or job.
'The System,' as uncovered by the San Francisco Graft Prosecution|Franklin Hichborn
It is to be feared that even the thoughtful political convictions of the candidate did not altogether produce the result.
The Duke's Children|Anthony Trollope

British Dictionary definitions for candidate

candidate

/ (ˈkændɪˌdeɪt, -dɪt) /

noun

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 positionthis wine is a candidate for his cellar

Derived forms of candidate

candidacy (ˈkændɪdəsɪ) or candidature (ˈkændɪdətʃə), noun

Word Origin for candidate

C17: from Latin candidātus clothed in white (because in ancient Rome a candidate wore a white toga), from candidus white

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	candidate
释义	candidate [ noun kan-di-deyt, -dit; verb kan-di-deyt ] / noun ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt, -dɪt; verb ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR candidate ON THESAURUS.COM noun 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. verb (used without object), can·di·dat·ed, can·di·dat·ing. 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 First recorded in 1605–15, candidate is from the Latin word candidātus “clothed in white” (adective), “candidate for office” (noun, in reference to the white togas worn by those seeking office); see candid, -ate¹ OTHER WORDS FROM candidate can·di·da·cy [kan-di-duh-see], /ˈkæn dɪ də si/, nounpre·can·di·da·ture, noun Words nearby candidate Candice, candicidin, candid, candida, candidacy, candidate, candidate species, candid camera, Candide, candidemia, candidiasis Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for candidate 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\|Freakonomics The 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\|Fortune Even 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 Post Biden 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 Post Sinopharm 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 A Republican candidate hoping to win red state support could find a worse team to root for than one from Dallas. Will Chris Christie Regret His Cowboy Hug?\|Matt Lewis\|January 5, 2015\|DAILY BEAST In each contest, the Republican candidate outperformed the GOP result from 2012 among women voters. Surprise! The GOP Closed the Gender Gap\|Patricia Murphy\|December 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Tyrangiel, 42, was considered a candidate to succeed Winkler. Inside Bloomberg News’ Shock Shake-Up\|Lloyd Grove\|December 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Say, however, that the NRCC paid for a television ad that was suggested by a candidate. Just What We Needed: More Campaign Spending\|Mark McKinnon\|December 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The instant you are deemed a candidate for arrest, you become not so much a person as a “perp.” ‘I Can’t Breathe!’ ‘I Can’t Breathe!’ A Moral Indictment of Cop Culture\|Michael Daly\|December 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In 1848 he took the examination for "candidate" in the University of St. Petersburg. A Survey of Russian Literature, with Selections\|Isabel Florence Hapgood Meanwhile Mr. Krone, with an imprecation, declares he has power to elect his candidate to the Senate. An Outcast\|F. Colburn Adams We went to church, but heard a most miserable sermon by a young person, a candidate. Journal of Jasper Danckaerts, 1679-1680\|Jasper Danckaerts No candidate on this ticket has ever sought or held a political office or job. 'The System,' as uncovered by the San Francisco Graft Prosecution\|Franklin Hichborn It is to be feared that even the thoughtful political convictions of the candidate did not altogether produce the result. The Duke's Children\|Anthony Trollope British Dictionary definitions for candidate candidate / (ˈkændɪˌdeɪt, -dɪt) / noun 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 positionthis wine is a candidate for his cellar Derived forms of candidate candidacy (ˈkændɪdəsɪ) or candidature (ˈkændɪdətʃə), noun Word Origin for candidate C17: from Latin candidātus clothed in white (because in ancient Rome a candidate wore a white toga), from candidus white Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to candidate Manchurian candidateAlways be wary of brainwashing—and the brainwashed. READ MORE How Do You Pronounce The Word “Candidate”?Why do some people say candi-dates and others say candi-dits? Well, we have an answer ... READ MORE Words related to candidate applicant, competitor, nominee, contender, contestant, aspirant, successor, bidder, claimant, runner, hopeful, petitioner, possibility, seeker, entrant, suitor, pothunter, stumper, write-in, dark horse
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candidate

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verb (used without object), can·di·dat·ed, can·di·dat·ing.

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