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As a noun, candidate means a person who is running in an election. As a verb, it means stand as a candidate for an office, especially a religious one.
Meanings of candidate
9 meaningsnoun
A person who is running in an election.
“Smith announced he was the party's candidate for the next election.”
A person who is applying for a job.
“All candidates who miss the deadline or make a spelling mistake in their applications are automatically rejected.”
A participant in an examination.
“Candidates must remain silent for the entirety of the exam.”
Something or somebody that may be suitable.
“After being presented with various suitors, she decided none of the candidates were the kind of man she was looking for.”
geneticsA gene which may play a role in a given disease.
A politician who is running for public officeperson
Similar: campaigner, nomineeSomeone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)person
Similar: prospect
verb
uncommonTo stand as a candidate for an office, especially a religious one.
nonstandardchiefly in jargonnnesTo make or name (something) a candidate (for use, for study as a next project, for investigation as a possible cause of something, etc).
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).