Matches Meaning
There are 18 meaning(s) for word Matches
Meaning 1 : a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
Synonyms : compeer, equal, peer
Synonyms : compeer, equal, peer
Meaning 2 : set into opposition or rivalry
Example : let them match their best athletes against ours
Synonyms : oppose, pit, play off
Example : let them match their best athletes against ours
Synonyms : oppose, pit, play off
Meaning 3 : be equal to in quality or ability
Example : Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents
Synonyms : equal, rival, touch
Example : Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents
Synonyms : equal, rival, touch
Meaning 4 : lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
Example : he always carries matches to light his pipe
Synonyms : friction match, lucifer
Example : he always carries matches to light his pipe
Synonyms : friction match, lucifer
Meaning 7 : make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
Example : The company matched the discount policy of its competitors
Synonyms : equal, equalise, equalize, equate
Example : The company matched the discount policy of its competitors
Synonyms : equal, equalise, equalize, equate
Meaning 8 : bring two objects, ideas, or people together
Example : Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?
Synonyms : couple, mate, pair, twin
Example : Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?
Synonyms : couple, mate, pair, twin
Meaning 10 : an exact duplicate
Example : when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook
Synonyms : mate
Example : when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook
Synonyms : mate
Meaning 11 : be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Example : The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
Synonyms : agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, tally
Example : The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
Synonyms : agree, check, correspond, fit, gibe, jibe, tally
Meaning 12 : a burning piece of wood or cardboard
Example : if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode
Example : if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode
Meaning 13 : a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
Meaning 14 : be equal or harmonize
Example : The two pieces match
Example : The two pieces match
Meaning 15 : give or join in marriage
Meaning 16 : provide funds complementary to
Example : The company matched the employees' contributions
Example : The company matched the employees' contributions
Meaning 17 : something that resembles or harmonizes with
Example : that tie makes a good match with your jacket
Example : that tie makes a good match with your jacket
Meaning 18 : the score needed to win a match
How to Pronounce Matches
- mæʧ