n.
Function: transitive verb
Date: 14th century
1 a : to encounter successfully as an antagonist b (1) : to set in competition or opposition (2) : to provide with a worthy competitor c : to set in comparison
2 : to join or give in marriage
3 a (1) : to put in a set possessing equal or harmonizing attributes (2) : to cause to correspond : SUIT < match ed programs to local needs> b (1) : to be the counterpart of also : to compare favorably with (2) : to harmonize with <the jacket match ed the pants> c : to provide with a counterpart d : to provide funds complementary to <employers may match the employee contribution ― D. J. Miller>
4 : to fit together or make suitable for fitting together
5 a : to flip or toss (coins) and compare exposed faces b : to toss coins with
intransitive verb : to be a counterpart
– match · able \ ' ma-ch ə -b ə l \ adjective
– match · er noun