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match

(m/&//tS/ )

noun (n)

lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction(noun.artifact)

Example:
He always carries matches to light his pipe.

Synonym:
friction match, lucifer

source: wordnet30
a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete(noun.event)

source: wordnet30
a burning piece of wood or cardboard(noun.artifact)

Example:
If you drop a match in there the whole place will explode.

source: wordnet30
an exact duplicate(noun.artifact)

Example:
When a match is found an entry is made in the notebook.

Synonym:
mate

source: wordnet30
the score needed to win a match(noun.quantity)

source: wordnet30
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect(noun.person)

Synonym:
catch

source: wordnet30
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group(noun.person)

Synonym:
compeer, equal, peer

source: wordnet30
a pair of people who live together(noun.group)

Synonym:
couple, mates

source: wordnet30
something that resembles or harmonizes with(noun.cognition)

Example:
That tie makes a good match with your jacket.

source: wordnet30
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.(noun)

source: webster1913
A person or thing equal or similar to another; one able to mate or cope with another; an equal; a mate.(noun)

source: webster1913

verb (v)

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics(verb.stative)

Example:
The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun.

Synonym:
agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, tally
Antonym:
disaccord, disagree, discord

source: wordnet30
provide funds complementary to(verb.possession)

Example:
The company matched the employees' contributions.

source: wordnet30
bring two objects, ideas, or people together(verb.contact)

Example:
Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?.

Synonym:
couple, mate, pair, twin

source: wordnet30
be equal to in quality or ability(verb.stative)

Example:
Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents.

Synonym:
equal, rival, touch

source: wordnet30
make correspond or harmonize(verb.change)

Example:
Match my sweater.

Synonym:
fit

source: wordnet30
satisfy or fulfill(verb.social)

Example:
This job doesn't match my dreams.

Synonym:
cope with, meet

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give or join in marriage(verb.contact)

source: wordnet30
set into opposition or rivalry(verb.competition)

Example:
Let them match their best athletes against ours.

Synonym:
oppose, pit, play off

source: wordnet30
be equal or harmonize(verb.change)

Example:
The two pieces match.

source: wordnet30
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching(verb.change)

Example:
The company matched the discount policy of its competitors.

Synonym:
equal, equalise, equalize, equate

source: wordnet30
To be a mate or match for; to be able to complete with; to rival successfully; to equal.(verb)

source: webster1913
To be united in marriage; to mate.(verb)

source: webster1913

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