Meanings
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for a position.
ایک شخص جو ملازمت کے لیے درخواست دیتا ہے یا کسی عہدے کے لیے نامزد ہوتا ہے۔
امیدوار
umeedwar
Synonyms
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Common Collocations
- job candidate
- political candidate
- ideal candidate
Example Sentences
She is a strong candidate for the scholarship.
وہ وظیفے کے لئے ایک مضبوط امیدوار ہے۔
Woh wazifa ke liye aik mazboot umeedwar hai.
The committee interviewed several candidates for the position.
کمیٹی نے اس عہدے کے لیے کئی امیدواروں کا انٹرویو لیا۔
Kamiṭi ne is ohday ke liye kai umeedwaron ka interview liya.
He became a candidate for mayor in the upcoming elections.
وہ آنے والے انتخابات میں میئر کے امیدوار بن گئے۔
Woh aane wale intekhbat mein mayor ke umeedwar ban gaye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'candidate' as someone standing out from a crowd, ready to be chosen.
Picture a job fair with applicants standing in front of a table, presenting themselves.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
حمید کو کیسا خواب دکھایا ہے، امید کے چہرے پر مسکاں رکھی ہے۔
Hameed ko kaisa khwab dikhaya hai, umeed ke chehre par muskaan rakhi hai.
What a dream has been shown to Hameed, a smile placed on the face of hope.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
امید پر دنیا قائم ہے۔
Umeed par duniya qaim hai.
The world stands on hope.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "candidatus" — clothed in white
First known use: 15th century
The word 'candidate' comes from the Latin word 'candidatus', which refers to a person in white robes, traditionally worn by those who sought public office in ancient Rome.