Zoeken
to match
01
overeenkomen met, gelijk zijn aan
to be the same as or similar to something else
Transitive: to match sth
Example
His tie perfectly matched his suit.
The new sofa does n't quite match the rest of the living room decor.
The twins ' outfits were designed to match each other.
02
passen bij, overeenkomen met
to have the same pattern, color, etc. with something else that makes a good combination
Transitive: to match color or pattern of something
Example
She painted the walls a soft blue to match the furniture and decor in the bedroom.
His tie and pocket square were carefully chosen to match his suit and shirt.
The interior designer chose curtains that match the color scheme of the living room.
03
combineren, afstemmen
to put someone or something together with another person or object in a way that shows a connection
Transitive: to match sth to sth
Example
She matched the fabric to the color scheme of the room.
They matched the candidate ’s skills to the job requirements.
She matched the shoes to her outfit for the party.
04
aanvullen, gelijkstellen
to supply additional funds that complement or support another source of funding
Transitive: to match a fund
Example
The company matched the employee 's contribution to the retirement fund.
The foundation will match your grant application with extra funding for the project.
The government will match private donations to the charity.
05
overeenkomen met, gelijk zijn aan
to be as good or strong as something else
Transitive: to match sth
Example
The gym ’s equipment matches the latest technology in fitness.
The team ’s performance matched that of their most successful season.
The movie ’s suspense matches that of a classic thriller.
06
overeenkomen, afstemmen
to make two things agree or be in harmony with each other
Transitive: to match sth to sth
Example
The teacher matched the students ’ assignments to the curriculum guidelines.
The company matched the packaging to the product 's brand identity.
The program matched the goals of the initiative to the available resources.
07
matchen, tegen elkaar laten spelen
to set up a person or group to compete against another
Transitive: to match two contestants
Example
The coach matched the athletes according to their strengths.
The organizers matched the teams by age group for the competition.
The referee will match the fighters in the ring for the next bout.
08
trouwen, paren
to unite or pair two people in marriage
Transitive: to match a couple
Example
The priest will match the couple in a beautiful ceremony next week.
They were matched in a traditional wedding ceremony.
The couple 's families arranged to match them in marriage.
01
lucifer
a small stick with a tip that catches fire when rubbed on a rough surface
Example
The match burned out quickly after being struck.
She used a match to start the campfire in the woods.
He struck a match to light the candle.
02
wedstrijd, match
a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.
What is a "match"?
A match is a contest or game between two teams or individual players, where they compete against each other according to the rules of a specific sport. The objective is usually to score more points, goals, or runs than the opponent within a set period of time or through a series of rounds. Matches are a fundamental part of organized sports and can take place in various settings, such as tournaments, leagues, or friendly games. The winner is determined based on who performs better in the game.
Example
The local cricket club organized a friendly match to raise funds for charity.
He trained hard for the upcoming match, determined to improve his performance and win.
The soccer match ended in a tie, with both teams scoring two goals each.
03
paar, partner
a pair of people who live together
04
overeenstemming, match
something that corresponds to something else
05
geschikte huwelijkskandidaat, match
a suitable marriage candidate
Example
After months of searching, the matchmaker finally found a suitable match for the young woman.
The elders introduced him to several potential matches from neighboring towns.
Her family was thrilled when she found a match who shared her values and cultural background.
06
exacte kopie, duplicaat
an exact duplicate
07
gelijke, collega
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
08
score, uitslag
the score needed to win a match
Voorbeeld
His tie perfectly matched his suit.
The new sofa doesn't quite match the rest of the living room decor.
The twins' outfits were designed to match each other.
The two paintings in the gallery matched each other in style and color.
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