Meaning of 'match'

noun

lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical

Synonyms: lucifer friction match

noun

an exact duplicate

Example: "when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook"

Synonyms: mate

noun

a burning piece of wood or cardboard

Example: "if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode"

noun

something that resembles or harmonizes with

Example: "that tie makes a good match with your jacket"

noun

a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete

noun

a pair of people who live together

Synonyms: couple mates

noun

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

Synonyms: equal

noun

a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

Synonyms: catch

noun

the score needed to win a match

verb

make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

Synonyms: equal

verb

be equal or harmonize

Example: "The two pieces match"

verb

make correspond or harmonize

Synonyms: fit

verb

set into opposition or rivalry

Example: "let them match their best athletes against ours"

Synonyms: pit

verb

bring two objects, ideas, or people together

Synonyms: mate

verb

give or join in marriage

verb

provide funds complementary to

Example: "The company matched the employees' contributions"

verb

satisfy or fulfill

Synonyms: meet

verb

be compatible, similar or consistent

Synonyms: tally

verb

be equal to in quality or ability

Synonyms: touch