matched
/mætʃt/
verb
- To correspond or be equal to something in some way, such as color, pattern, or quality.
- The two socks matched, so I put them together.
- His skills matched the requirements for the job.
- Her blue scarf matched her eyes perfectly.
- To find or bring together two things that are similar or go well together.
- The teacher matched each student with a mentor.
- The app matched me with a study partner for the exam.
- She matched the buttons to the fabric before sewing.
- To be as good as or equal to someone or something in a competition or comparison.
- The new software matches the performance of older, more expensive models.
- He tried to match his brother's record in the high jump.
- No other runner could match her speed in the race.
- To pair or set two opponents against each other in a game or contest.
- The coach matched the rookie against the veteran for practice.
- The tournament matched the top two players in the final round.
- The chess club matched beginners with experienced players.
Synonyms
adjective
- Having the same color, pattern, or design as something else; forming a set.
- She wore a matched set of earrings and necklace.
- The dining chairs are matched to the table.
- We bought matched luggage for our trip.
- Equal or comparable in quality, ability, or amount.
- The candidates are closely matched in the polls.
- The two teams were evenly matched in skill.
- Their donations were matched by the company, doubling the total.