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”

“as long you've a lucifer to light your fag”

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

a burning piece of wood or cardboard

“if you drop a match in there the whole place will explode”

an exact duplicate

“when a match is found an entry is made in the notebook”

the score needed to win a match

a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect

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 form”

“The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun”

provide funds complementary to

“The company matched the employees' contributions”

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”

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”

make correspond or harmonize

“Match my sweater”

“They match the cape”

give or join in marriage