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   match

   /matʃ/

   noun

   • 1. a contest in which people or teams compete against each other in a particular sport: "a boxing match" Similar contestcompetitiongametournamenttiecup tieeventfixturetrialtesttest matchmeetboutfightduelquarter-finalsemi-finalfinalCup Finalfriendlyderbylocal derbyplay-offreplayrematchclashplaydownsplitinformal, dated:millarchaic:tourney
   • 2. a person or thing that is equal to another in quality or strength: "they were no match for the mercenaries" Similar equalrivalequivalentpeercounterpartrare:compeer
   • 3. a person or thing that resembles or corresponds to another: "the child's identical twin would be a perfect match for organ donation" Similar replicacopylookalikedoubletwinduplicateequivalentfacsimilelikematefellowcompanioncounterpartpaircomplementinformal:spitting imagespit and imagespitdead spitringerdead ringer
   • ▪ a string that fulfils the specified conditions of a computer search: "when the software finds a match, it writes the correct character"
   • ▪ a similar or complementary pair: "the headdresses and bouquet were a perfect match"
   • ▪ the fact or appearance of corresponding: "stones of a perfect match and colour"
   • 4. a person viewed in regard to their eligibility for marriage, especially as regards class or wealth: "he was an unsuitable match for any of their girls" Similar prospective husband/wifeprospectcandidateinformal:catch
   • ▪ a marriage: "a dynastic match" Similar marriagebetrothalrelationshippartnershipunionpairingalliancecompactcontractaffiliationcombination

   verb

   • 1. correspond or cause to correspond in some essential respect; make or be harmonious: "I thought we'd have primrose walls to match the bath" Similar go withcoordinate withcomplementharmonize withblend withtone withteam withbe the same asbe similar tosuitbe a pairbe a setbe the samego togethercorrespondbe in agreementtallyagreematch upcoincideaccordconformsquareharmonizebe consonantbe compatible
   • ▪ put (someone or something) together with someone or something else appropriate or harmonious: "try to match the colour scheme and graphics of your site to your business culture" Similar combinematch uplinkbring/put togetherunitemarrypair upyoketeamcouplepairallyformal:conjoin
   • 2. be equal to (something) in quality or strength: "his anger matched her own" Similar equalbe equal tobe the equal ofbe a match formeasure up tocompare withparallelbe in the same league asbe in the same category asbe on a par withtouchkeep pace withkeep up withemulaterivalvie withcompete withcontend withinformal:hold a candle to
   • ▪ succeed in reaching or equalling (a standard or quality): "he tried to match her nonchalance"
   • ▪ equalize (two coupled electrical impedances) so as to bring about the maximum transfer of power from one to the other: "the impedance of microphones, auxiliary equipment, and loudspeakers must be matched"
   • 3. place (a person or group) in competition with another: "the big names were matched against nobodies"

   Word Origin Old Englishgemæcca ‘mate, companion’, of West Germanic origin; related to the base of make.

   Derivatives

   • 1. matchable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   The meaning of MATCH is a person or thing equal or similar to another. How to use match in a sentence. a person or thing equal or similar to another; one able to cope with another; an exact counterpart…

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   a person or thing that is an exact counterpart of another. Synonyms: mate, half, fellow, companion. a corresponding, suitably associated, or harmonious pair: The blue hat and green scarf were not a good match. Sports. a game or contest in which two or more contestants or teams oppose each other: a soccer match.

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   15 meanings: 1. a formal game or sports event in which people, teams, etc, compete to win 2. a person or thing able to provide.... Click for more definitions.

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   A match is a competition or game, like a soccer match. Another type of match places people together instead of opposing one another. Perhaps you'll find your perfect match on an online dating web site.