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
Meaning 2 : set into opposition or rivalry

    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
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
Meaning 5 : make correspond or harmonize

    Synonyms : fit
Meaning 6 : a pair of people who live together

    Synonyms : couple,  mates
Meaning 7 : make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

    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
Meaning 9 : a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

    Synonyms : catch
Meaning 10 : an exact duplicate

    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
Meaning 12 : a burning piece of wood or cardboard

    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

Meaning 15 : give or join in marriage

Meaning 16 : provide funds complementary to

    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

Meaning 18 : the score needed to win a match

How to Pronounce Matches

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