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Put together as being equal, similar, or complementary to each other
“All of the staff present drank their tea from a matched set of fine bone china.”
Combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another
Consisting of two parts, elements, or aspects
Having been placed or sorted in a category or categories
Imitated or matched in some way
Having formally agreed to marry
With both players or sides having equal scores in a game
Perfectly suited to the requirements or abilities of someone or something
Past tense for to make a (successful) match or pairing
“As a recruiter, it is my responsibility to match the right person to the right job.”
Past tense for to succeed in reaching or equaling (a standard or quality)
“The results didn't exactly match the outcome I had envisioned.”
Past tense for to correspond or cause to correspond in some essential respect
“Your shoes match perfectly with your dress.”
Past tense for to fit together, or make suitable for fitting together
“I'm struggling to find a clean pair of socks that match in my dresser.”
Past tense for to agree, to be equal, to correspond to
“Statements from both witnesses match, which suggests that they are telling the truth.”
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