matches

match

• n.
  • 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"

    同义词：luciferfriction match

  • a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
  • a burning piece of wood or cardboard

    "if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode"

  • an exact duplicate

    "when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook"

    同义词：mate

  • the score needed to win a match
  • a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

    同义词：catch

  • a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

    同义词：peerequalcompeer

  • a pair of people who live together

    同义词：couplemates

  • something that resembles or harmonizes with

    "that tie makes a good match with your jacket"

• v.
  • be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

    "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun"

    同义词：fitcorrespondcheckjibegibetallyagree

  • provide funds complementary to

    "The company matched the employees' contributions"

  • bring two objects, ideas, or people together

    "Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?"

    同义词：matecouplepairtwin

  • be equal to in quality or ability

    "Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents"

    同义词：equaltouchrival

  • make correspond or harmonize

    同义词：fit

  • satisfy or fulfill

    "this job doesn't match my dreams"

    同义词：meetcope with

  • give or join in marriage
  • set into opposition or rivalry

    "let them match their best athletes against ours"

    同义词：pitopposeplay off

  • be equal or harmonize

    "The two pieces match"

  • make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

    "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors"

    同义词：equalequalizeequaliseequate