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Synonyms
match

verb

  1. be compatible, similar or consistent: coincide in their characteristics
  2. provide funds complementary to: "The company matched the employees' contributions"
  3. bring two objects, ideas, or people together: "This fact is coupled to the other one"
  4. be equal to in quality or ability: "Nothing can rival cotton for durability"
  5. make correspond or harmonize: "Match my sweater"
  6. satisfy or fulfill: "meet a need"

noun

  1. lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical: ignites with friction
  2. a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
  3. a burning piece of wood or cardboard: "if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode"
  4. an exact duplicate: "when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook"
  5. the score needed to win a match
  6. a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
  7. a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
  8. a pair of people who live together: "a married couple from Chicago"
  9. something that resembles or harmonizes with: "that tie makes a good match with your jacket"