Candidate

Synonyms of candidate

• contender
• applicant
• nominee

Antonyms of candidate

• reject
• incumbent
• voter

Collocations of candidate

strong candidate

Frequency: 80 %

She is a strong candidate for the position due to her experience and skills.

qualified candidate

Frequency: 75 %

We are looking for a qualified candidate who meets all the job requirements.

ideal candidate

Frequency: 70 %

He is considered the ideal candidate for the job because of his background and expertise.

potential candidate

Frequency: 65 %

We have several potential candidates for the position, but we need to narrow down our choices.

top candidate

Frequency: 60 %

After the interviews, they selected him as the top candidate for the promotion.

Idiomatic Expressions for candidate

• Phrase: write-in candidate
  Meaning: refers to a candidate whose name is not printed on the ballot and must be written in by voters
  Usage: I decided to vote for the write-in candidate instead of the ones listed on the ballot.