What does “candidate” mean?
- 1
nouna person who is trying to be chosen for a job or elected to a position
Three candidates applied for the manager’s job.
- 2
nouna person taking an exam
Candidates must write their names on every page.
Candidate at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- B1 (intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈkændɪˌdeɪt/ · KAN-dih-dayt
How to use “candidate” correctly
Use “candidate for” a job or office: “a candidate for mayor”.
Common phrases with “candidate”
- presidential candidate
- a strong candidate
- candidate for sth
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- applicant
- nominee
Word family
- candidacy
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