n. 1 equal, equivalent, peer, equivalent, fellow, mate; parallel, replica, copy, double, twin, look-alike, facsimile, counterpart When it comes to punning, Crosby has finally met his match 2 contest, competition, game, meet, tourney, tournament, bout, duel, rivalry, trial The match was between the top-seeded players 3 marriage, betrothal, alliance, combination, compact, contract, partnership, union, affiliation It was a match made in heaven 4 prospect, candidate With his inheritance, he's considered a good match
v. 5 match up, join, marry, unite, link, combine, put together, pair up or off, juxtapose, conjoin However did you manage to match names and faces? Glynis matched them up at the dinner table 6 equal, be equivalent (to), resemble, compare (with), tie, measure up (to), compete (with), vie (with), rival His skill on the flute will never match hers 7 fit, go with, suit, accord, agree, harmonize, go (together), coordinate, blend, correspond Who will notice that your socks match your tie? Your eyes don't match