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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
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a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
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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
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a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
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a pair of people who live together
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something that resembles or harmonizes with
that tie makes a good match with your jacket
'match' - used as a verb
10.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun
11.
provide funds complementary to
The company matched the employees' contributions
12.
bring two objects, ideas, or people together
Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?
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be equal to in quality or ability
Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents
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make correspond or harmonize
Match my sweater
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satisfy or fulfill
this job doesn't match my dreams
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give or join in marriage
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set into opposition or rivalry
let them match their best athletes against ours
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be equal or harmonize
The two pieces match
19.
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
The company matched the discount policy of its competitors
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1. Match / Plural
matches
2. Match / Past
matched
3. Match / Third Person
matches
4. Match / Present Participle
matching
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