Match — synonyms, definition

1. match (Noun)

analogue approximation argument bout catch challenge clone coequal colleague collision companion compeer competition contention contest controversy copy corollary correlation counterpart • • •

match (Noun) — Lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction. ex. "he always carries matches to light his pipe"

match (Noun) — A formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete.

match (Noun) — A burning piece of wood or cardboard. ex. "if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode"

match (Noun) — An exact duplicate. ex. "when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook"

match (Noun) — The score needed to win a match.

match (Noun) — A person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect.

match (Noun) — A person who is of equal standing with another in a group.

match (Noun) — A pair of people who live together. ex. "a married match from Chicago"

match (Noun) — Something that resembles or harmonizes with. ex. "that tie makes a good match with your jacket"

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2. match (Verb)

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match (Verb) — Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics. ex. "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun"

match (Verb) — Provide funds complementary to. ex. "The company matched the employees' contributions"

match (Verb) — Bring two objects, ideas, or people together. ex. "Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?"

match (Verb) — Be equal to in quality or ability. ex. "Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents"

match (Verb) — Make correspond or harmonize. ex. "Match my sweater"

match (Verb) — Satisfy or fulfil. ex. "this job doesn't match my dreams"

match (Verb) — Give or join in marriage.

match (Verb) — Set into opposition or rivalry. ex. "let them match their best athletes against ours"

match (Verb) — Be equal or harmonize. ex. "The two pieces match"

match (Verb) — Make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching. ex. "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors"

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