'match' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'match' with 20 example sentences.

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

: give or join in marriage

: set into opposition or rivalry

: be equal or harmonize

: make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching

I'm confident that I'll win the tennis match.

Why do you need matches?

I don't know anyone who matches that description.

The tennis match was postponed due to rain.

She loves watching tennis matches on TV.

Your words don't match your actions.

Do both of my translations match?

I watched a tennis match on TV.

He selected a pair of socks to match his suit.

Our daughter burned her finger with a match.

The football match will begin at half past eight.

"Do you have a match?" "Sorry, I don't smoke."

I think I've met my match.

She was wearing a green coat with a matching mini-skirt.

These colors don't match well.

Your socks don't match.

There's a soccer match tomorrow.

He struck a match, but quickly put it out.

Do you have a match?

She selected a hat to match her new dress.

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