candidate
To stand as a candidate for an office, typically for a religious oneTo stand as a candidate for an office, typically for a religious one.
» Tom is the most qualified candidate.
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3 senses(uncommon)To stand as a candidate for an office, typically for a religious one.
(nonstandard, uncommon)To make or name (something) as a candidate (to be chosen or deemed suitable for a purpose).
(figuratively, obsolete, rare, transitive, uncommon)To make white; to whitewash.
Examples
242 sentencesTom is the most qualified candidate.
The candidate I voted for lost.
Both candidates aren't very well known.
Neither candidate is very well known.
He attracted votes away from both candidates.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Latin candidātus (“a person who is standing for public office”, noun), from candidusFrom Latin candidātus (“a person who is standing for public office”, noun), from candidus (“dazzling white, shining, clear”) + -ātus, -āta, -ātum (participial adjective-forming suffix), in reference to Roman candidates wearing bleached white togas as a symbol of purity at a public forum. By surface analysis, candid + -ate (noun-forming suffix).
From Latin candidātus (“dressed in white”, adjective); see Etymology 1 for further derivations. By surface analysis, candid + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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Forms
candidates, candidating, candidated, candidated| Base form | candidate · to candidate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | candidates |
| Present participle | candidating |
| Past simple | candidated |
| Past participle | candidated |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle