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Definition match in American English

match verb

verb
/mætʃ/
1

if one thing matches another, or if they match, they are the same or have similar qualities

Example

They interview the suspects separately and check that their statements match.

Example

He matches the description of a man seen in the area shortly after Wednesday's attack.

Synonyms and related words
match correspond amount to
1.1

to belong to the same pair

Example

The glove matches one found at the crime scene.

Synonyms and related words
relationship connection association
1.2

to show that two things are related or are the same

Example

Tests matched the blood on his clothes to that of the victim.

Synonyms and related words
compare connect link
2

to provide something that is equal in amount or level to something else

Example

Groups have to match any grant they receive with their own cash.

Synonyms and related words
provide supply equip
2.1

to be equal to something else in amount or level

Example

Our office failed to match the growth of the rest of the company.

Example

The rise in student numbers has not been matched by an increase in teaching staff.

Example

Japanese companies are beginning to match U.S. companies for size.

Synonyms and related words
match correspond amount to
3

if one thing matches another, or if they match, they form an attractive combination

Example

The cream-and-pink quilt was made to match the decor.

Example

She wore a green dress and a hat to match.

Synonyms and related words
combine complement match up
4

to provide something that is suitable for a particular situation, person, or purpose

Example

Courses are designed to match the training requirements of each student.

Example

It is vital to match the software to the task.

Example

We try to match the entertainments with the preferences of the vacationers.

Synonyms and related words
provide supply equip
5

to make a person or team compete against a particular opponent

Example

He is matched with the former champion, Spassky, in the first game.

Synonyms and related words
bench be relegated call up
Definition match in American English