matches

Noun

• 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
• an exact duplicate
• 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
• plural of match

Verb

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
• provide funds complementary to
• bring two objects, ideas, or people together
• be equal to in quality or ability
  • "Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents"
• make correspond or harmonize
• satisfy or fulfill
• give or join in marriage
• set into opposition or rivalry
• be equal or harmonize
• make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
• third-person singular simple present indicative of match

Synonyms

agree, catch, check, compeer, cope with, correspond, couple, equal, equalise, equalize, equate, fit, friction match, gibe, jibe, lucifer, match, mate, mates, meet, oppose, pair, peer, pit, play off, rival, tally, touch, twin

Antonyms

disagree