Lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction. Synonyms:friction match, lucifer."As long you've a lucifer to light your fag"
2.
A formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete.
A person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect. Synonym:catch.
7.
A person who is of equal standing with another in a group. Synonyms:compeer, equal, peer.
8.
A pair of people who live together. Synonyms:couple, mates.
9.
Something that resembles or harmonizes with.
verb
(past & past part. matched; pres. part. matching)
1.
Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics. Synonyms:agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, tally."The handwriting checks with the signature on the check" , "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun"
2.
Provide funds complementary to.
3.
Bring two objects, ideas, or people together. Synonyms:couple, mate, pair, twin."Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?" , "The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project"
4.
Be equal to in quality or ability. Synonyms:equal, rival, touch."Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues" , "Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents"
Satisfy or fulfill. Synonyms:cope with, meet."This job doesn't match my dreams"
7.
Give or join in marriage.
8.
Set into opposition or rivalry. Synonyms:oppose, pit, play off."Pit a chess player against the Russian champion" , "He plays his two children off against each other"
9.
Be equal or harmonize.
10.
Make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching. Synonyms:equal, equalise, equalize, equate."The company matched the discount policy of its competitors"
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