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noun(match)a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
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verb(match)set into opposition or rivalry
Examples:
Let them match their best athletes against ours.
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verb(match)be equal to in quality or ability
Examples:
Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents.
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noun(match)lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
Synonyms: friction match, lucifer,
Examples:
He always carries matches to light his pipe.
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verb(match)make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
Examples:
The company matched the discount policy of its competitors.
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verb(match)bring two objects, ideas, or people together
Examples:
Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?.
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noun(match)an exact duplicate
Synonyms: mate,
Examples:
When a match is found an entry is made in the notebook.
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verb(match)be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Examples:
The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun.
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noun(match)a burning piece of wood or cardboard
Examples:
If you drop a match in there the whole place will explode.
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noun(match)a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
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verb(match)be equal or harmonize
Examples:
The two pieces match.
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verb(match)give or join in marriage
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verb(match)provide funds complementary to
Examples:
The company matched the employees' contributions.
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noun(match)something that resembles or harmonizes with
Examples:
That tie makes a good match with your jacket.
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noun(match)the score needed to win a match