Word

match, v.
(matched, matches, matching)
freq. cnt. 42

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
<verb.stative> freq. cnt.: 33 freq. cnt.: 16 freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4

agree check correspond fit gibe jibe match tally

sample sentences

"The two stories don't agree in many details"
"The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"
"The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun"

verb frames

Something ----s
Something is ----ing PP

verb frames

Something ----s
Something is ----ing PP

verb frames

Something ----s
Something is ----ing PP

verb frames

Something ----s
Something is ----ing PP

verb frames

Something ----s
Something is ----ing PP

verb frames

Something ----s
Something is ----ing PP

verb frames

Something ----s
Something is ----ing PP

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Something ----s
Something is ----ing PP

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

lexical pointers

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correspondent correspondence

lexical pointers

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agreeable agreement

antonym

semantic pointers

verb group

accord, fit in, agree, harmonize, harmonise, consort, concord check, check out

hypernym

hyponym

consist look answer coincide align correlate parallel twin, duplicate, parallel square bear out, support, corroborate, underpin resemble homologize befit, suit, beseem accord, fit in, agree, harmonize, harmonise, consort, concord pattern adhere rhyme, rime

provide funds complementary to
<verb.possession> freq. cnt.: 12 freq. cnt.: 12

match

sample sentences

"The company matched the employees' contributions"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s something

semantic pointers

hypernym

provide, supply, furnish, render

bring two objects, ideas, or people together
<verb.contact> freq. cnt.: 14 freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1

couple match mate pair twin

sample sentences

"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"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

lexical pointers

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coupling couple

lexical pointers

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lexical pointers

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semantic pointers

hypernym

verb group

hyponym

mismate mismatch

be equal to in quality or ability
<verb.stative> freq. cnt.: 11 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

equal match rival touch

sample sentences

"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"

verb frames

Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s something

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

lexical pointers

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semantic pointers

verb group

equal, match, equalize, equalise, equate

hypernym

compete, vie, contend

make correspond or harmonize
<verb.change> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3

fit match

sample sentences

"Match my sweater"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
They %s the cape

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something
They %s the cape

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

semantic pointers

hypernym

adjust, set, correct

verb group

hyponym

balance, equilibrate, equilibrize, equilibrise

make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
<verb.change>

equal equalise equalize equate match

sample sentences

"let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office"
"The company matched the discount policy of its competitors"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

equalization equalizer

lexical pointers

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equalisation equaliser

lexical pointers

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equal equator equation

semantic pointers

hypernym

change, alter, modify

verb group

match, rival, equal, touch

hyponym

homologize, homologise homogenize, homogenise tie, draw

be equal or harmonize
<verb.change>

match

sample sentences

"The two pieces match"

verb frames

Something ----s

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

semantic pointers

hypernym

adjust, adapt, conform

verb group

set into opposition or rivalry
<verb.competition> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1

match oppose pit play off

sample sentences

"let them match their best athletes against ours"
"pit a chess player against the Russian champion"
"He plays his two children off against each other"

verb frames

Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody

verb frames

Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody

verb frames

Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody

verb frames

Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody

lexical pointers

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opponent opponent

lexical pointers

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lexical pointers

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semantic pointers

hypernym

give or join in marriage
<verb.contact>

match

verb frames

Somebody ----s something

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

match match matcher

semantic pointers

verb group

match, couple, pair, mate, twin

hypernym