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match

1 of 2verb
/mætʃ/
Forms:matches,matching,matched,matched
1

to be the same as or similar to something else

transitive
  • His skills in tennis match those of a professional player.
  • The two paintings in the gallery matched each other in style and color.
  • The twins' outfits were designed to match each other.
  • His tie perfectly matched his suit.
  • The new sofa doesn't quite match the rest of the living room decor.
Synonyms:
resemblejibechecktallycorrespondgibeparallelfitagree
Antonyms:
disagree
2

to have the same pattern, color, etc. with something else that makes a good combination

B2transitive
  • She bought shoes that perfectly matched her handbag, completing her outfit.
  • The interior designer chose curtains that match the color scheme of the living room.
  • His tie and pocket square were carefully chosen to match his suit and shirt.
  • She painted the walls a soft blue to match the furniture and decor in the bedroom.
Synonyms:
fit
3

to put someone or something together with another person or object in a way that shows a connection

transitive
  • They matched the candidate’s skills to the job requirements.
  • She matched the shoes to her outfit for the party.
  • He matched the colors of the wall to the furniture in the room.
  • She matched the fabric to the color scheme of the room.
Synonyms:
pairmatetwincouple
4

to supply additional funds that complement or support another source of funding

transitive
  • The government will match private donations to the charity.
  • The company matched the employee's contribution to the retirement fund.
  • The foundation will match your grant application with extra funding for the project.
  • The school matched the funding raised by parents to build a new playground.
  • The organization will match the funds collected by volunteers for the campaign.
5

to be as good or strong as something else

transitive
  • His skills in basketball match those of the best players in the league.
  • The team’s performance matched that of their most successful season.
  • Her talent for painting matches the work of renowned artists.
  • The movie’s suspense matches that of a classic thriller.
  • The gym’s equipment matches the latest technology in fitness.
Synonyms:
touchrivalequal
6

to make two things agree or be in harmony with each other

transitive
  • The program matched the goals of the initiative to the available resources.
  • The company matched the packaging to the product's brand identity.
  • The event organizer matched the schedule to the availability of all speakers.
  • The teacher matched the students’ assignments to the curriculum guidelines.
  • They worked hard to match the new data to the existing records.
Synonyms:
equalizeequaliseequalequate
7

to set up a person or group to compete against another

transitive
  • The tournament will match the top two players in the final round.
  • They matched the contestants in pairs based on their skill levels.
  • The organizers matched the teams by age group for the competition.
  • The coach matched the athletes according to their strengths.
  • The referee will match the fighters in the ring for the next bout.
Synonyms:
pitplay offoppose
8

to unite or pair two people in marriage

transitive
  • The priest will match the couple in a beautiful ceremony next week.
  • They were matched in a traditional wedding ceremony.
  • The couple's families arranged to match them in marriage.
  • The matchmaker is known for successfully matching couples who are meant to be together.
  • The community gathered to celebrate the day they were officially matched in marriage.