3. To oppose as equal; to contend successfully against.

Eternal might To match with their inventions they presumed So easy,

and of his thunder made a scorn.

Milton.

4. To make or procure the equal of, or that which is exactly similar

to, or corresponds with; as, to match a vase or a horse; to match

cloth. "Matching of patterns and colors." Swift.

5. To make equal, proportionate, or suitable; to adapt, fit, or suit

(one thing to another).

Let poets match their subject to their strength.

Roscommon.

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