match; pair; coordinate
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesverb
to arrange and allocate according to certain requirements; to allocate properly
Often used in contexts of resource management, planning, or language use (e.g., collocations).
The teacher matched the study groups properly according to the students' abilities.
These two words are mismatched, which will make the sentence sound awkward.
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The company carefully allocated its human resources.
This nutritious meal plan was arranged according to scientific principles.
verb
to cooperate; to work together; to pair up
Refers to people or things working together harmoniously.
These two actors work together perfectly on stage.
Red wine pairs well with cheese.
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This software can be flexibly paired with various types of hardware.
The master and apprentice have been working together for a long time and have great synergy.
adjective
matching; well-coordinated; harmonious (in appearance)
Describes visual or aesthetic harmony between things or people.
The colors of her clothes and shoes today are very well-matched.
These two people don't look very well-matched standing together.
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This set of furniture matches the room's style perfectly.
The modern building is poorly matched with the surrounding classical environment.