match

Definitions

1. 1noun

   Anything used for catching and retaining or communicating fire, made of some substance which takes fire readily, or remains burning some time; esp., a small strip or splint of wood dipped at one end in a substance which can be easily ignited by friction, as a preparation of phosphorus or chlorate of potassium.

2. 2verb

   A person or thing equal or similar to another; one able to mate or cope with another; an equal; a mate.

3. 3verb

   A bringing together of two parties suited to one another, as for a union, a trial of skill or force, a contest, or the like

4. 4verb

   A contest to try strength or skill, or to determine superiority; an emulous struggle.

5. 5verb

   A matrimonial union; a marriage.

6. 6verb

   An agreement, compact, etc.

7. 7verb

   A candidate for matrimony; one to be gained in marriage.

8. 8verb

   Equality of conditions in contest or competition.

9. 9verb

   Suitable combination or bringing together; that which corresponds or harmonizes with something else; as, the carpet and curtains are a match.

10. 10verb

    A perforated board, block of plaster, hardened sand, etc., in which a pattern is partly imbedded when a mold is made, for giving shape to the surfaces of separation between the parts of the mold.

11. 11transitive verb

    To be a mate or match for; to be able to complete with; to rival successfully; to equal.

12. 12transitive verb

    To furnish with its match; to bring a match, or equal, against; to show an equal competitor to; to set something in competition with, or in opposition to, as equal.

13. 13transitive verb

    To oppose as equal; to contend successfully against.

14. 14transitive verb

    To make or procure the equal of, or that which is exactly similar to, or corresponds with; as, to match a vase or a horse; to match cloth.

15. 15transitive verb

    To make equal, proportionate, or suitable; to adapt, fit, or suit (one thing to another).

16. 16transitive verb

    To marry; to give in marriage.

17. 17transitive verb

    To fit together, or make suitable for fitting together; specifically, to furnish with a tongue and a groove, at the edges; as, to match boards.

18. 18intransitive verb

    To be united in marriage; to mate.

19. 19intransitive verb

    To be of equal, or similar, size, figure, color, or quality; to tally; to suit; to correspond; as, these vases match.

20. 20noun

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

    "he always carries matches to light his pipe"

    "as long you've a lucifer to light your fag"

    Synonyms

    lucifer
21. 21noun

    an exact duplicate

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

    Synonyms

    mate
22. 22noun

    a burning piece of wood or cardboard

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

23. 23noun

    something that resembles or harmonizes with

    "that tie makes a good match with your jacket"

24. 24noun

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

25. 25noun

    a pair of people who live together

    "a married couple from Chicago"

    Synonyms

    couplemates
26. 26noun

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

    Synonyms

    compeerequalpeer
27. 27noun

    a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

    Synonyms

    catch
28. 28noun

    the score needed to win a match

29. 29verb

    make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

    "let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office"

    "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors"

    Synonyms

    equalequaliseequalizeequate
30. 30verb

    be equal or harmonize

    "The two pieces match"

31. 31verb

    make correspond or harmonize

    "Match my sweater"

    Synonyms

    fit
32. 32verb

    set into opposition or rivalry

    "let them match their best athletes against ours"

    "pit a chess player against the Russian champion"

    Synonyms

    opposepit
33. 33verb

    bring two objects, ideas, or people together

    "This fact is coupled to the other one"

    "Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?"

    Synonyms

    couplematepairtwin
34. 34verb

    give or join in marriage

35. 35verb

    provide funds complementary to

    "The company matched the employees' contributions"

36. 36verb

    satisfy or fulfill

    "meet a need"

    "this job doesn't match my dreams"

    Synonyms

    meet
37. 37verb

    be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

    "The two stories don't agree in many details"

    "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"

    Synonyms

    agreecheckcorrespondfitgibejibetally
38. 38verb

    be equal to in quality or ability

    "Nothing can rival cotton for durability"

    "Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues"

    Synonyms

    equalrivaltouch