matchmake

/ˈmætʃmeɪk/

Definitions

1. verb

to arrange for two people to meet or be married, especially with the intention of forming a romantic relationship.

“My parents tried to matchmake me with their friend’s daughter, but we didn’t hit it off.”

2. noun

the act of arranging for two people to meet or be married.

“The family’s attempt at matchmaking was a disaster.”

3. verb

to find a suitable partner or spouse for someone.

“The matchmaker tried to matchmake the lonely entrepreneur with a compatible business partner.”

Synonyms

  • arrange
  • introduce
  • mate
  • pair

Antonyms

  • discard
  • repel
  • separate