definition of
match

[1] #1 match v. [fit, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree] be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; "The two stories don't agree in many details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"; "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun". wn

[2] #2 match v. provide funds complementary to; "The company matched the employees' contributions". wn

[3] #3 match v. [mate, couple, pair, twin] bring two objects, ideas, or people together; "This fact is coupled to the other one"; "Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?"; "The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project". wn

[4] #4 match v. [equal, touch, rival] be equal to in quality or ability; "Nothing can rival cotton for durability"; "Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues"; "Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents". wn

[5] #5 match n. [lucifer, friction match] 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"; "as long you've a lucifer to light your fag". wn