match (Noun) — Lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction. ex. "he always carries matches to light his pipe"
match (Noun) — A formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete.
match (Noun) — A burning piece of wood or cardboard. ex. "if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode"
match (Noun) — An exact duplicate. ex. "when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook"
match (Noun) — The score needed to win a match.
match (Noun) — A person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect.
match (Noun) — A person who is of equal standing with another in a group.
match (Noun) — A pair of people who live together. ex. "a married match from Chicago"
match (Noun) — Something that resembles or harmonizes with. ex. "that tie makes a good match with your jacket"
match (Verb) — Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics. ex. "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun"
match (Verb) — Provide funds complementary to. ex. "The company matched the employees' contributions"
match (Verb) — Bring two objects, ideas, or people together. ex. "Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?"
match (Verb) — Be equal to in quality or ability. ex. "Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents"
match (Verb) — Make correspond or harmonize. ex. "Match my sweater"
match (Verb) — Satisfy or fulfil. ex. "this job doesn't match my dreams"
match (Verb) — Give or join in marriage.
match (Verb) — Set into opposition or rivalry. ex. "let them match their best athletes against ours"
match (Verb) — Be equal or harmonize. ex. "The two pieces match"
match (Verb) — Make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching. ex. "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors"