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match

noun
  1. lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical
    luciferfriction match
  2. an exact duplicate
    “when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook”
    mate
  3. a burning piece of wood or cardboard
    “if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode”
  4. something that resembles or harmonizes with
    “that tie makes a good match with your jacket”
  5. a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
  6. a pair of people who live together
    couplemates
  7. a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
    equal
  8. a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
    catch
  9. the score needed to win a match
verb
  1. make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
    equal
  2. be equal or harmonize
    “The two pieces match”
  3. make correspond or harmonize
    fit
  4. set into opposition or rivalry
    “let them match their best athletes against ours”
    pit
  5. bring two objects, ideas, or people together
    mate
  6. give or join in marriage
  7. provide funds complementary to
    “The company matched the employees' contributions”
  8. satisfy or fulfill
    meet
  9. be compatible, similar or consistent
    tally
  10. be equal to in quality or ability
    touch