The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms - match n.

1) equal, equivalent, peer, equivalent, fellow, mate; parallel, replica, copy, double, twin, look-alike, facsimile, counterpart: When it comes to punning, Crosby has finally met his match. 2) contest, competition, game, meet, tourney, tournament, bout, duel, rivalry, trial: The match was between the top-seeded players. 3) marriage, betrothal, alliance, combination, compact, contract, partnership, union, affiliation: It was a match made in heaven. 4) prospect, candidate: With his inheritance, he's considered a good match. --v. 5) match up, join, marry, unite, link, combine, put together, pair up or off, juxtapose, conjoin: However did you manage to match names and faces? Glynis matched them up at the dinner table. 6) equal, be equivalent (to) , resemble, compare (with) , tie, measure up (to) , compete (with) , vie (with) , rival: His skill on the flute will never match hers. 7) fit, go with, suit, accord, agree, harmonize, go (together) , coordinate, blend, correspond: Who will notice that your socks match your tie? Your eyes don't match.