match
Third Person
matches
Present Participle
matching
Past Tense
matched
Past Participle
matched
1
to be the same as or similar to something else
transitive
- His skills in tennis match those of a professional player.
- The two paintings in the gallery matched each other in style and color.
- The twins' outfits were designed to match each other.
- His tie perfectly matched his suit.
- The new sofa doesn't quite match the rest of the living room decor.
Antonyms:
2
to have the same pattern, color, etc. with something else that makes a good combination
transitive
- She bought shoes that perfectly matched her handbag, completing her outfit.
- The interior designer chose curtains that match the color scheme of the living room.
- His tie and pocket square were carefully chosen to match his suit and shirt.
- She painted the walls a soft blue to match the furniture and decor in the bedroom.
Synonyms:
3
to put someone or something together with another person or object in a way that shows a connection
transitive
- They matched the candidate’s skills to the job requirements.
- She matched the shoes to her outfit for the party.
- He matched the colors of the wall to the furniture in the room.
- She matched the fabric to the color scheme of the room.
4
to supply additional funds that complement or support another source of funding
transitive
- The government will match private donations to the charity.
- The company matched the employee's contribution to the retirement fund.
- The foundation will match your grant application with extra funding for the project.
- The school matched the funding raised by parents to build a new playground.
- The organization will match the funds collected by volunteers for the campaign.
5
to be as good or strong as something else
transitive
- His skills in basketball match those of the best players in the league.
- The team’s performance matched that of their most successful season.
- Her talent for painting matches the work of renowned artists.
- The movie’s suspense matches that of a classic thriller.
- The gym’s equipment matches the latest technology in fitness.
6
to make two things agree or be in harmony with each other
transitive
- The program matched the goals of the initiative to the available resources.
- The company matched the packaging to the product's brand identity.
- The event organizer matched the schedule to the availability of all speakers.
- The teacher matched the students’ assignments to the curriculum guidelines.
- They worked hard to match the new data to the existing records.
7
to set up a person or group to compete against another
transitive
- The tournament will match the top two players in the final round.
- They matched the contestants in pairs based on their skill levels.
- The organizers matched the teams by age group for the competition.
- The coach matched the athletes according to their strengths.
- The referee will match the fighters in the ring for the next bout.
8
to unite or pair two people in marriage
transitive
- The priest will match the couple in a beautiful ceremony next week.
- They were matched in a traditional wedding ceremony.
- The couple's families arranged to match them in marriage.
- The matchmaker is known for successfully matching couples who are meant to be together.
- The community gathered to celebrate the day they were officially matched in marriage.