Synonyms for candidate

Grammar : Noun

Spell : noun kan-di-deyt, -dit; verb kan-di-deyt

Phonetic Transcription : noun ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt, -dɪt; verb ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt

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Définition of candidate

Origin : c.1600s, from Latin candidatus "one aspiring to office," originally "white-robed," past participle of candidare "to make white or bright," from candidus (see candid). Office-seekers in ancient Rome wore white togas.

noun person desiring political office, job

Example sentences :

I've given them to understand that I'll be a candidate if they'll have me.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

It's denied, you know, that he intends to come forward as a candidate in Morbihan.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

You know that I'm a candidate for the hanging committee this year.'
Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola

I just hint at my bein' a candidate and folks say, 'Yes, indeed.
Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln

If he did, Nate figgered he was as healthy a candidate for adoption as anybody.
Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln

With you as our candidate we can beat that Canby creature to death.
Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Whether he'll do or not I don't know, but he's about the only candidate in sight, these war times.
Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln

The election address of one candidate is the shortest I have ever seen.
Extract from : « Six Letters From the Colonies » by Robert Seaton

She would be disappointed, for after all Weedon Moore was her candidate.
Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown

The picture shows us Albert as a candidate for confirmation.
Extract from : « Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 8 (of 8) » by Various

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