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Matcher
see synonyms of matcherNoun
1. marriage broker, matcher, matchmaker
someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Matcher
see synonyms of matchernoun
1.
a formal game or sports event in which people, teams, etc, compete to win
2.
a person or thing able to provide competition for another
she's met her match in talking ability
3.
a person or thing that resembles, harmonizes with, or is equivalent to another in a specified respect
that coat is a good match for your hat
4.
a person or thing that is an exact copy or equal of another
5.
a.
a partnership between a man and a woman, as in marriage
b.
an arrangement for such a partnership
6.
a person regarded as a possible partner, as in marriage
verb (mainly tr)
7.
to fit (parts) together
to match the tongue and groove of boards
8. (also intr; sometimes foll by up)
to resemble, harmonize with, correspond to, or equal (one another or something else)
the skirt matches your shoes well
9. (sometimes foll by with or against)
to compare in order to determine which is the superior
they matched wits
10. (often foll by to or with)
to adapt so as to correspond with
to match hope with reality
11. (often foll by with or against)
to arrange a competition between
12.
to find a match for
13. electronics
to connect (two circuits) so that their impedances are equal or are equalized by a coupling device, to produce a maximum transfer of energy
noun
1.
a thin strip of wood or cardboard tipped with a chemical that ignites by friction when rubbed on a rough surface or a surface coated with a suitable chemical
safety match2.
a length of cord or wick impregnated with a chemical so that it burns slowly. It is used to fire cannons, explosives, etc
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Matcher
see synonyms of matcher noun
1.
any person or thing equal or similar to another in some way
; specif.,a.
a person, group, or thing able to cope with or oppose another as an equal in power, size, etc.; peer
b.
a counterpart or facsimile
c.
either of two corresponding things or persons; one of a pair
2.
two or more persons or things that go together in appearance, size, or other quality;
pair
a purse and shoes that are a good match
3.
a contest or game involving two or more contestants, specif., a series of usually three sets in tennis
4.
a.
an agreement to marry or mate
b.
a marriage or mating
to make a good match
5.
a person regarded as a suitable or possible mate
verb transitive
6.
to join in marriage; get a (suitable) match for; mate
7.
a. Rare
to meet as an antagonist
b.
to compete with successfully
8.
to put in opposition (with); pit (against)
9.
to be equal, similar, suitable, or corresponding to in some way
his looks match his character
10.
to make, show, produce, or get a competitor, counterpart, or equivalent to
to match a piece of cloth
11.
to suit or fit (one thing) to another
12.
to fit (things) together; make similar or corresponding
13.
to compare
14. US
a.
to flip or reveal (coins) as a form of gambling or to decide something contested, the winner being determined by the combination of faces thus exposed
b.
to match coins with (another person), usually betting that the same faces will be exposed
verb intransitive
15.
to be equal, similar, suitable, or corresponding in some way
16. Obsolete
to mate
noun
1. Obsolete
a wick or cord prepared to burn at a uniform rate, used for firing guns or explosives
2.
a slender piece of wood, cardboard, waxed cord, etc. tipped with a composition that catches fire by friction, sometimes only when rubbed on a specially prepared surface
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Matcher
see synonyms of matchern.
1.
a. One that is exactly like another or a counterpart to another: Is there a match for this glove in the drawer?
b. One that is like another in one or more specified qualities: He is John's match for bravery.
2. One that is able to compete equally with another: The boxer had met his match.
3.
a. One that closely resembles or harmonizes with another: The napkins were a nice match for the tablecloth.
b. A pair, each one of which resembles or harmonizes with the other: The colors were a close match.
4. Sports
a. A game or contest in which two or more persons, animals, or teams oppose and compete with each other: a soccer match.
b. A tennis contest won by the player or side that wins a specified number of sets, usually two out of three or three out of five.
5. A marriage or an arrangement of marriage: a royal match.
6. A person viewed as a prospective marriage partner.
v. matched, match·ing, match·es
v. tr.
1.
a. To be like (another) or be a counterpart to: Does this sock match that one?
b. To resemble or harmonize with: The coat matches the dress.
2. To adapt or suit so that a balanced or harmonious result is achieved; cause to correspond: You should match your deeds to your beliefs.
3. To find or produce a counterpart to: It's difficult to match the color of old paint.
4. To pair (someone) with another in a romantic relationship or marriage: She was hoping to match her cousin with her neighbor.
5. To place in opposition or competition; pit: She matched her skill against all comers.
6. To provide with an adversary or competitor: The tournament matches the best offensive team with the best defensive team.
7. To do as well as or better than in competition; equal: She easily matches me in bicycle racing.
8. To set in comparison; compare: beauty that could never be matched.
9. To provide funds so as to equal or complement: The government will match all private donations to the museum.
10. To flip or toss (coins) and compare the sides that land face up.
11. To couple (electric circuits) by means of a transformer.
v. intr.
1. To be exactly like another; correspond exactly: Do the two socks match?
2. To harmonize with another: My shirt and my tie match.
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