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matches


 
  Troponyms  (hyponyms)  of  verb  match 
 
  4  of  9  senses  of  match 
 
  Sense  1 
  match,  fit  correspond,  check,  jibe,  gibe,  tally,  agree 
  =>  consist 
  =>  look 
  =>  answer 
  =>  coincide 
  =>  align 
  =>  correlate 
  =>  parallel 
  =>  twin,  duplicate,  parallel 
  =>  square 
  =>  corroborate,  underpin,  bear  out  support 
  =>  resemble 
  =>  meet  fit  conform  to 
  =>  homologize 
  =>  befit,  suit,  beseem 
  =>  harmonize,  harmonise,  consort,  accord,  concord,  fit  in  agree 
  =>  pattern 
  =>  accede,  adhere 
  =>  overlap 
  =>  rhyme,  rime 
 
  Sense  3 
  match,  mate,  couple,  pair,  twin 
  =>  mismate 
  =>  mismatch 
 
  Sense  5 
  match,  fit 
  =>  balance,  equilibrate,  equilibrize 
 
  Sense  9 
  equal,  match,  equalize,  equalise,  equate 
  =>  homologize,  homologise 
  =>  homogenize,  homogenise 
  =>  tie,  draw 
 
  Troponyms  (hyponyms)  of  verb  match 
 
  4  of  9  senses  of  match 
 
  Sense  1 
  match,  fit  correspond,  check,  jibe,  gibe,  tally,  agree 
  =>  consist 
  =>  look 
  =>  answer 
  =>  coincide 
  =>  align 
  =>  correlate 
  =>  parallel 
  =>  twin,  duplicate,  parallel 
  =>  square 
  =>  corroborate,  underpin,  bear  out  support 
  =>  resemble 
  =>  look  like 
  =>  come  to  life 
  =>  take  after 
  =>  approximate,  come  close 
  =>  border  on  approach 
  =>  converge 
  =>  imitate,  copy 
  =>  make 
  =>  ape 
  =>  emulate 
  =>  follow  suit 
  =>  echo,  recall 
  =>  meet  fit  conform  to 
  =>  coordinate 
  =>  behoove,  behove 
  =>  satisfy,  fulfill,  fulfil,  live  up  to 
  =>  suffice,  do  answer,  serve 
  =>  tide  over  bridge  over  keep  going 
  =>  go  a  long  way 
  =>  serve,  function 
  =>  prelude 
  =>  act  as 
  =>  qualify,  measure  up 
  =>  go  around 
  =>  cover 
  =>  suit,  accommodate,  fit 
  =>  homologize 
  =>  befit,  suit,  beseem 
  =>  harmonize,  harmonise,  consort,  accord,  concord,  fit  in  agree 
  =>  blend,  go  blend  in 
  =>  pattern 
  =>  accede,  adhere 
  =>  overlap 
  =>  share 
  =>  partake 
  =>  osculate 
  =>  rhyme,  rime 
  =>  assonate 
 
  Sense  3 
  match,  mate,  couple,  pair,  twin 
  =>  mismate 
  =>  mismatch 
 
  Sense  5 
  match,  fit 
  =>  balance,  equilibrate,  equilibrize 
  =>  complement 
  =>  compensate,  counterbalance,  even  out  even  off  even  up 
  =>  carry 
  =>  cover 
  =>  cancel,  offset,  set  off 
  =>  counteract,  countervail,  neutralize,  counterbalance 
  =>  override 
  =>  offset,  countervail 
 
  Sense  9 
  equal,  match,  equalize,  equalise,  equate 
  =>  homologize,  homologise 
  =>  homogenize,  homogenise 
  =>  tie,  draw 
 
  Entailment  of  verb  match 
 
 
  Synonyms/Hypernyms  (Ordered  by  Frequency)  of  verb  match 
 
  9  senses  of  match 
 
  Sense  1 
  match,  fit  correspond,  check,  jibe,  gibe,  tally,  agree 
  =>  equal,  be 
 
  Sense  2 
  match 
  =>  supply,  provide,  render,  furnish 
 
  Sense  3 
  match,  mate,  couple,  pair,  twin 
  =>  join  bring  together 
 
  Sense  4 
  equal,  touch,  rival,  match 
  =>  compete,  vie,  contend 
 
  Sense  5 
  match,  fit 
  =>  adjust  set 
 
  Sense  6 
  meet  match,  cope  with 
  =>  cope,  get  by  make  out  make  do  contend,  grapple,  deal  manage 
 
  Sense  7 
  pit,  oppose,  match,  play  off 
  =>  confront,  face 
 
  Sense  8 
  match 
  =>  adjust  conform,  adapt 
 
  Sense  9 
  equal,  match,  equalize,  equalise,  equate 
  =>  change,  alter 
 
  Familiarity  of  verb  match 
 
  match  used  as  a  verb  is  familiar  (polysemy  count  =  9) 
 
  Synonyms  (Grouped  by  Similarity  of  Meaning)  of  verb  match 
 
  Sense  4 
  equal,  touch,  rival,  match 
  =>  compete,  vie,  contend 
 
  Sense  9 
  equal,  match,  equalize,  equalise,  equate 
  =>  change,  alter 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  5 
  match,  fit 
  =>  adjust  set 
 
  Sense  8 
  match 
  =>  adjust  conform,  adapt 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  1 
  match,  fit  correspond,  check,  jibe,  gibe,  tally,  agree 
  =>  equal,  be 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  2 
  match 
  =>  supply,  provide,  render,  furnish 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  3 
  match,  mate,  couple,  pair,  twin 
  =>  join  bring  together 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  6 
  meet  match,  cope  with 
  =>  cope,  get  by  make  out  make  do  contend,  grapple,  deal  manage 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  7 
  pit,  oppose,  match,  play  off 
  =>  confront,  face 
  -------------- 
 
  Grep  of  noun  matches 
  book  matches 
 
  Grep  of  noun  match 
  boxing  match 
  chess  match 
  cricket  match 
  friction  match 
  kitchen  match 
  love  match 
  match 
  match  game 
  match  plane 
  match  play 
  match  point 
  matchboard 
  matchbook 
  matchbox 
  matchbush 
  matched  game 
  matcher 
  matchet 
  matching  funds 
  matchlock 
  matchmaker 
  matchstick 
  matchweed 
  matchwood 
  rematch 
  safety  match 
  slow  match 
  sparring  match 
  tennis  match 
  test  match 
  wrestling  match 
 
  Overview  of  noun  match 
 
  The  noun  match  has  9  senses  (first  4  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (4)  match,  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") 
  2.  (1)  match  --  (a  formal  contest  in  which  two  or  more  persons  or  teams  compete) 
  3.  (1)  match  --  (a  burning  piece  of  wood  or  cardboard;  "if  you  drop  a  match  in  there  the  whole  place  will  explode") 
  4.  (1)  match,  mate  --  (an  exact  duplicate;  "when  a  match  is  found  an  entry  is  made  in  the  notebook") 
  5.  match  --  (the  score  needed  to  win  a  match) 
  6.  catch,  match  --  (a  person  regarded  as  a  good  matrimonial  prospect) 
  7.  peer,  equal,  match,  compeer  --  (a  person  who  is  of  equal  standing  with  another  in  a  group) 
  8.  couple,  mates,  match  --  (a  pair  of  people  who  live  together;  "a  married  couple  from  Chicago") 
  9.  match  --  (something  that  resembles  or  harmonizes  with  "that  tie  makes  a  good  match  with  your  jacket") 
 
  Overview  of  verb  match 
 
  The  verb  match  has  9  senses  (first  5  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (17)  match,  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  do'nt  match  those  on  the  gun") 
  2.  (12)  match  --  (provide  funds  complementary  to  "The  company  matched  the  employees'  contributions") 
  3.  (6)  match,  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") 
  4.  (5)  equal,  touch,  rival,  match  --  (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") 
  5.  (3)  match,  fit  --  (make  correspond  or  harmonize;  "Match  my  sweater") 
  6.  meet  match,  cope  with  --  (satisfy  or  fulfill;  "meet  a  need";  "this  job  doesn't  match  my  dreams") 
  7.  pit,  oppose,  match,  play  off  --  (set  into  opposition  or  rivalry;  "let  them  match  their  best  athletes  against  ours";  "pit  a  chess  player  against  the  Russian  champion";  "He  plays  his  two  children  off  against  each  other") 
  8.  match  --  (be  equal  or  harmonize;  "The  two  pieces  match") 
  9.  equal,  match,  equalize,  equalise,  equate  --  (make  equal,  uniform,  corresponding,  or  matching;  "let's  equalize  the  duties  among  all  employees  in  this  office";  "The  company  matched  the  discount  policy  of  its  competitors") 
 
  Overview  of  noun  match 
 
  The  noun  match  has  9  senses  (first  4  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (4)  match,  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") 
  2.  (1)  match  --  (a  formal  contest  in  which  two  or  more  persons  or  teams  compete) 
  3.  (1)  match  --  (a  burning  piece  of  wood  or  cardboard;  "if  you  drop  a  match  in  there  the  whole  place  will  explode") 
  4.  (1)  match,  mate  --  (an  exact  duplicate;  "when  a  match  is  found  an  entry  is  made  in  the  notebook") 
  5.  match  --  (the  score  needed  to  win  a  match) 
  6.  catch,  match  --  (a  person  regarded  as  a  good  matrimonial  prospect) 
  7.  peer,  equal,  match,  compeer  --  (a  person  who  is  of  equal  standing  with  another  in  a  group) 
  8.  couple,  mates,  match  --  (a  pair  of  people  who  live  together;  "a  married  couple  from  Chicago") 
  9.  match  --  (something  that  resembles  or  harmonizes  with  "that  tie  makes  a  good  match  with  your  jacket") 
 
  Overview  of  verb  match 
 
  The  verb  match  has  9  senses  (first  5  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (17)  match,  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  do'nt  match  those  on  the  gun") 
  2.  (12)  match  --  (provide  funds  complementary  to  "The  company  matched  the  employees'  contributions") 
  3.  (6)  match,  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") 
  4.  (5)  equal,  touch,  rival,  match  --  (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") 
  5.  (3)  match,  fit  --  (make  correspond  or  harmonize;  "Match  my  sweater") 
  6.  meet  match,  cope  with  --  (satisfy  or  fulfill;  "meet  a  need";  "this  job  doesn't  match  my  dreams") 
  7.  pit,  oppose,  match,  play  off  --  (set  into  opposition  or  rivalry;  "let  them  match  their  best  athletes  against  ours";  "pit  a  chess  player  against  the  Russian  champion";  "He  plays  his  two  children  off  against  each  other") 
  8.  match  --  (be  equal  or  harmonize;  "The  two  pieces  match") 
  9.  equal,  match,  equalize,  equalise,  equate  --  (make  equal,  uniform,  corresponding,  or  matching;  "let's  equalize  the  duties  among  all  employees  in  this  office";  "The  company  matched  the  discount  policy  of  its  competitors") 



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