Words that rhyme with candidate
Candidate is a 3-syllable word with 42 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are accommodate, antedate, ate. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of candidate
- a politician who is running for public office
- someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
2 syllables
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
Examples of "candidate" in lyrics
See how candidate is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Yo, straight out the gate like a Preakness candidate"
Akrobatik f/ Afu-Ra, Breez Evahflowin' — Ruff Enuff (Re-Mix) -
"But still the candidate"
Celph Titled f/ Apathy, Esoteric, Lord Digga — Way of the Gun -
"Debate this in any presidential candidate"
El Da Sensei — Relax
What do these rhymes mean?
- accommodate
- be agreeable or acceptable to; "This suits my needs" make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
- antedate
- be earlier in time; go back further; "Stone tools precede bronze tools" establish something as being earlier relative
- ate
- goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
- backdate
- make effective from an earlier date; "The increase in tax was backdated to January"
- bicuspidate
- having two cusps or points (especially a molar tooth); "bicuspid teeth"; "bicuspid leaves"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "candidate" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like accommodate, antedate, ate create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "candidate" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.