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Definition of matchmake

matchmake

/ˈmætʃˌmeɪk/
match · make
Past Simple:matchmade
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Past Participle:matchmade
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Present Participle:matchmaking
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matchmake Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To arrange or attempt to bring about a marriage or romantic relationship between two people.

Example

"Her relatives are always trying to matchmake whenever she visits for the holidays."

2

To pair competitors or players of comparable skill levels for a contest, sporting event, or online multiplayer game.

Example

"The tournament software automatically matchmakes players based on their current rankings."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

matcher
matching
matchless
matchmake
matchmaker
matchmaking
matchplay

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century as a back-formation from the older nouns 'matchmaker' and 'matchmaking', which have been in use since the 16th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Matchmake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/matchmake
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