1.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
2.a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
3.a burning piece of wood or cardboard;
if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode
4.an exact duplicate;
when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook
5.the score needed to win a match
6.a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
7.a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
8.a pair of people who live together;
a married couple from Chicago
9.something that resembles or harmonizes with;
that tie makes a good match with your jacket
1.be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics;
The two stories don't agree in many details
2.provide funds complementary to;
The company matched the employees' contributions
3.bring two objects, ideas, or people together;
This fact is coupled to the other one
4.be equal to in quality or ability;
Nothing can rival cotton for durability
5.make correspond or harmonize;
Match my sweater
6.satisfy or fulfill;
meet a need
7.give or join in marriage
8.set into opposition or rivalry;
let them match their best athletes against ours
9.be equal or harmonize;
The two pieces match
10. make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching;
let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office