candidate
noun/ˈkændɪdɪt/
Frequency rank: #1,573 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or stands for election.
Example sentence
The best candidate for the job will be selected after the interview.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 1,501–1,600
- squadA small group of people working or playing together.
- teachTo give someone knowledge or skill; to help someone learn.
- testingThe act of checking or measuring how well something works.
- abuseCruel or violent treatment of a person; or the wrong use of something.
- angryFeeling or showing strong displeasure; mad.
- comfortableGiving a pleasant feeling of physical ease; relaxed.
- concernA feeling of worry; something that is important to you.
- developingGrowing or being created; relating to a country that is still industrializing.
- discussTo talk about something with another person or group.
- emotionalRelating to feelings; causing or showing strong feeling.