A marriage or an arrangement of marriage: a royal match.
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A narrow piece, usually of wood or cardboard, coated on one end with a compound that ignites when scratched against a rough or chemically treated surface.
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A pair, each one of which resembles or harmonizes with the other: The colors were a close match.
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A person viewed as a prospective marriage partner.
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An easily ignited cord or wick, formerly used to detonate powder charges or to fire cannons and muzzle-loading firearms.
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verb-transitive
To adapt or suit so that a balanced or harmonious result is achieved; cause to correspond: You should match your deeds to your beliefs.
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To be exactly like; correspond exactly.
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To be like with respect to specified qualities.
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To couple (electric circuits) by means of a transformer.
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To do as well as or better than in competition; equal.
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verb-intransitive
To be a close counterpart; correspond.
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verb
To encounter successfully as an antagonist.
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To set in competition or opposition.
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To provide with a worthy competitor.
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To set in comparison.
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To join or give in marriage.
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