Definition (noun) lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
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he always carries matches to light his pipe
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as long you've a lucifer to light your fag
Definition (noun) a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
Definition (noun) a burning piece of wood or cardboard
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if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode
Definition (noun) an exact duplicate
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when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook
Definition (noun) the score needed to win a match
Definition (noun) a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
Definition (noun) a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
Definition (noun) a pair of people who live together
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a married couple from Chicago
Definition (noun) something that resembles or harmonizes with
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that tie makes a good match with your jacket
Definition (verb) be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
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The two stories don't agree in many details
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The handwriting checks with the signature on the check
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The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
Definition (verb) provide funds complementary to
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The company matched the employees' contributions
Definition (verb) bring two objects, ideas, or people together
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This fact is coupled to the other one
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Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?
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The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project
Definition (verb) be equal to in quality or ability
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Nothing can rival cotton for durability
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Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues
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Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents
Definition (verb) make correspond or harmonize
Definition (verb) satisfy or fulfill
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meet a need
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this job doesn't match my dreams
Definition (verb) give or join in marriage
Definition (verb) set into opposition or rivalry
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let them match their best athletes against ours
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pit a chess player against the Russian champion
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He plays his two children off against each other
Definition (verb) be equal or harmonize
Definition (verb) make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
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let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office
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The company matched the discount policy of its competitors