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(noun) lucifer, friction match
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
(noun) mate
an exact duplicate
when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook
a pair of people who live together
a married couple from Chicago
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
(noun) catch
a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
(verb) equal, equalise, equalize, equate
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
(verb) fit
make correspond or harmonize
Match my sweater
set into opposition or rivalry
let them match their best athletes against ours; pit a chess player against the Russian champion; He plays his two children off against each other
(verb) couple, twin, pair, mate
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?; The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project
satisfy or fulfill
meet a need; this job doesn't match my dreams
(verb) correspond, tally, jibe, fit, gibe, agree, check
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; The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
be equal to in quality or ability
Nothing can rival cotton for durability; Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues; Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents