plural of candidate

(comparatively rare) candidness

plural of candid

Of or pertaining to the genus Candida of yeasts.

(US, colloquial) The taking of the position of a candidate; specifically, the preaching of a clergyman with a view to settlement.

present participle of candidate

simple past tense and past participle of candidate

(uncommon) To stand as a candidate for an office, especially a religious one.

Impartial and free from prejudice. / Straightforward, open and sincere. / Not posed or rehearsed.

A spontaneous or unposed photograph.