noun
plural matches
[singular] :someone or something that is equal to or as good as another person or thing
[singular] two people or things that are suited to each other
someone or something that is suited to another person or thing - usually + for
[count] :a contest between two or more players or teams
verb
matches; matched; matching
to be suited to (someone or something) :to go well with (someone or something) [+ obj]
to have the same appearance, color, etc. [no obj]
[+ obj] :to make or see a connection or relationship between (two people or things)
to be in agreement with (something) [+ obj]
to be the equal of (something or someone) :to be as good as (something or someone) [+ obj]
[+ obj] :to provide, produce, or do something that is equal to (something else)
[+ obj] :to place (someone or something) in competition against another - often + against
[+ obj] :to compare (something) with something else - usually + against
noun
plural matches
[count] :a short, thin piece of wood or thick paper with a special tip that produces fire when it is scratched against something else