match|make — «MACH MAYK», verb, made, mak|ing. –v.i. to arrange or try to arrange a marriage: »Nor did I matchmake for Rose, who was quite able to find her own young men (Harper s). –v.t. to arrange a marriage for: »Capitol busybodies have tried to matchmake… … Useful english dictionary
matchmaker — match•mak•er [[t]ˈmætʃˌmeɪ kər[/t]] n. 1) cvb a person who arranges marriages by introducing possible mates 2) cvb a person who arranges potential alliances • Etymology: 1630–40 match′mak ing, n. adj … From formal English to slang
matchmaking — match|mak|ing [ mætʃ,meıkıŋ ] noun uncount the activity of arranging relationships or marriages between people … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Matchmaking — Match mak ing, n. 1. The act or process of making matches for kindling or burning. [1913 Webster] 2. The act or process of trying to bring about a marriage for others. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Matchmaking — Match mak ing, a. Busy in making or contriving marriages; as, a matchmaking woman. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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