Match in a sentence (esp. good sentence like quote, proverb...)

Synonym: battle, companion, complement, contest, counterpart, double, duplicate, encounter, engagement, equal, equivalent, fellow, game, lighter, mate, play, sport, twin. Similar words: watch, catch, patch, scratch, catch on, catches, catch fire, watch over. Meaning: [mætʃ]

n. 1. lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction 2. a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete 3. a burning piece of wood or cardboard 4. an exact duplicate 5. the score needed to win a match 6. a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect 7. a person who is of equal standing with another in a group 8. a pair of people who live together 9. something that resembles or harmonizes with. v. 1. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics 2. provide funds complementary to 3. bring two objects, ideas, or people together 4. be equal to in quality or ability 5. make correspond or harmonize 6. satisfy or fulfill 7. give or join in marriage 8. set into opposition or rivalry 9. be equal or harmonize 10. make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching.

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31. He was badly hurt in the football match.

32. The colours were an exact match.

33. He lost the tennis match by default.

34. Are you coming to the football match?

35. Sometimes, our hearts don't match our mouths.

36. Can you match me the silk?

37. The match had to be postponed until next week.

38. Inter Milan were unlucky to lose the match.

39. Juventus overcame Ajax in a thrilling match.

40. Roger took some brilliant catches at today's match.

41. Our team lost the football match.

42. After the match three youths were arrested.

43. Her blouse and skirt match up nicely.

44. Owing to the rain(Sentencedict.com), the match was canceled.

45. The match will be replayed on Wednesday.

46. We won the match fair and square.

47. I stopped up to watch the match.

48. The match attracted a capacity crowd of 80 000.

49. A last-minute blunder cost them the match.

50. They won the match after a sudden-death play-off.

51. England beat New Zealand in a grudge match .

52. Winning the match was just reward for the effort the team had made.

53. At the end of the match,[http://sentencedict.com/match.html] the pitch was a real quagmire.

54. They won their first match of the season 5-1 which was an auspicious start/beginning.

55. He smote his match to the ground with a left hook.

56. The match was postponed to the next day because of bad weather.

57. I'd love to go to the match tomorrow do you think you can wangle it?

58. By the end of the match, the sweat was pouring off him.

59. Losing the match was a bitter disappointment for the team.

60. Because of the weather,the football match will have to be laid over for a few days.

31. The match attracted a capacity crowd of 80 000.

32. A last-minute blunder cost them the match.

33. England beat New Zealand in a grudge match .

34. Winning the match was just reward for the effort the team had made.

35. At the end of the match, the pitch was a real quagmire.

36. They won their first match of the season 5-1 which was an auspicious start/beginning.

37. By the end of the match, the sweat was pouring off him.

38. Losing the match was a bitter disappointment for the team.

39. It's raining, which presumably means that your football match will be cancelled.

40. He reluctantly conceded that he was not fit enough to play in the match.

41. Several important changes are expected in the line-up for Thursday's match against Scotland.

42. A momentary lapse in the final set cost her the match.

43. Highlights of the match will be shown after the news.

44. He needs to win this game to stay in the match.

45. Specks of paint found at the scene were found to match the accused's car.

46. Hendry is back to match fitness and is expected to play.

47. He took all her letters into the yard and put a match to them.

48. They've had to cancel tomorrow's football match because of the bad weather.

49. The match has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

50. England's victory over France is a good omen for next week's match against Germany.

51. We now need a step change in our secondary schools to match that achieved in our primaries.

52. Three minutes into the match, Jackson limped off the pitch with a serious ankle injury.

53. The cancellation of the football match really ticked him off.

54. Yesterday's match between Arsenal and Spurs ushered in the start of the new football season.

55. If you suspect a gas leak, do not strike a match or even turn on an electric light.

56. Ed came over last night to watch the video of the football match that I'd recorded.

57. If you suspect a gas leak do not strike a match or use electricity.

58. The star performer of the match was Bill Holland who scored 26 points.

59. The players have a couple of minutes to knock up before the match starts.

60. The national anthems of the teams are played at the beginning of a big international football match.

More similar words: watch, catch, patch, scratch, catch on, catches, catch fire, watch over, patchwork, watch out for, catch up with, mathematics, bitch, Dutch, pitch, pitcher, switch, stretch, kitchen, stretch out, switch off, switch on, math, mate, format, tomato, matter, inmate, climate, diplomat.