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be matched

[bi: mætʃt]
verb (passive voice)
ser correspondido, ser combinado, ser emparelhado
1. to be paired or grouped with something or someone of equal quality, size, or compatibility
The socks should be matched before washing.
Os meias devem ser emparelhadas antes de lavar.
2. to be equal to or comparable with something
Her skills are well matched with the job requirements.
Suas habilidades são bem correspondentes aos requisitos do trabalho.
3. to be set in competition or confrontation against an opponent
The two athletes will be matched in the final round.
Os dois atletas serão emparelhados na rodada final.
Synonyms
be pairedbe coupledbe groupedbe comparedcorrespond
Antonyms
be mismatchedbe unmatchedbe separated

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser emparelhado/a; ser combinado/a
most common usage in everyday language
São Paulo
ser emparelhado/a; ser casado/a (in matching context)
similar to general Brazilian usage
Portugal
ser emparelhado/a; ser correspondente
preferred in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

be well matched
be evenly matched
be matched against
be poorly matched
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