match


Meanings

  • 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"
  • a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
  • a burning piece of wood or cardboard;
    • "if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode"
  • an exact duplicate;
    • "when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook"
  • the score needed to win a match
  • a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
  • a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
  • a pair of people who live together;
  • something that resembles or harmonizes with;
    • "that tie makes a good match with your jacket"
  • be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics;
    • "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun"
  • provide funds complementary to;
    • "The company matched the employees' contributions"
  • bring two objects, ideas, or people together;
    • "Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?"
  • be equal to in quality or ability;
    • "Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents"
  • make correspond or harmonize;
  • satisfy or fulfill;
    • "this job doesn't match my dreams"
  • give or join in marriage
  • set into opposition or rivalry;
    • "let them match their best athletes against ours"
  • be equal or harmonize;
    • "The two pieces match"
  • make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching;
    • "The company matched the discount policy of its competitors"
  • MATCH v -ED, -ING, -ES to set in competition or opposition


Scrabble Score: 12

match is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

match is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

match is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 13

match is a valid Words With Friends word