match
n 1: thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible
chemical; ignites with friction; "he always carries
matches to light his pipe" [syn: {lucifer}, {friction
match}]
2: a 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" [syn: {mate}]
5: the score needed to win a match
6: a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect [syn: {catch}]
7: a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
[syn: {peer}, {equal}, {compeer}]
8: a pair of people who live together; "a married couple from
Chicago" [syn: {couple}, {mates}]
9: something that resembles or harmonizes with; "that tie makes
a good match with your jacket"
v 1: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their
characteristics; "The two stories don't agree in many
details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on
the check" [syn: {fit}, {correspond}, {check}, {jibe}, {gibe},
{tally}, {agree}] [ant: {disagree}]
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" [syn: {mate}, {couple}, {pair},
{twin}]
4: be equal to in quality or ability; "Nothing can rival
cotton for durability" [syn: {equal}, {touch}, {rival}]
5: make match or correspond or harmonize; "Match my sweater"
[syn: {fit}]
6: satisfy or fulfill; "meet a need" [syn: {meet}, {cope with}]
7: set into opposition or rivalry [syn: {pit}, {oppose}]
8: be equal or harmonize; "The two pieces match"