match - noun

lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete

a burning piece of wood or cardboard

an exact duplicate

the score needed to win a match

a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

a pair of people who live together

something that resembles or harmonizes with

match - verb

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
• provide funds complementary to
• bring two objects, ideas, or people together
• be equal to in quality or ability
• make correspond or harmonize
• satisfy or fulfill
• give or join in marriage
• set into opposition or rivalry
• be equal or harmonize
• make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

match - thesaurus

agree   catch   check   compeer   correspond   couple   equal   equalise   equalize   equate   fit   gibe   jibe   lucifer   mate   mates   meet   oppose   pair   peer   pit   rival   tally   touch   twin