Synonyms for match

noun

1. An instrument to produce fire

   safety match, sulphur match, matchstick, fuse, lucifer, locofoco*; see also light 3.

2. An article that is like another

   peer, equivalent, mate, analogue, counterpart, approximation; see also equal.

3. A formal contest

   race, event, rivalry; see competition 2, sport 3.

4. A marriage or engagement

   mating, union, espousal; see marriage 2.

verb

1. To find or make equals

   equalize, liken, equate, make equal, pair, coordinate, level, even, match up, balance, mate, marry, unite; see also equal.

2. To be alike

   harmonize, suit, be twins, be counterparts, be doubles, match with, check with, go together, go with, rhyme with, take after; see also agree, resemble.

   Antonyms differ*, be unlike, clash.

3. To meet in contest

   equal, keep pace with, run side by side, come up with, be on a level with, cope with, meet, compete with; see also rival.