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Definitions

match up

[mach-uhp] / ˈmætʃˌʌp /

VERB

compare

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze contrast correlate equal match measure study

STRONG

approach balance bracket collate confront consider contemplate divide examine hang inspect juxtapose observe oppose parallel ponder rival scan scrutinize segregate separate touch weigh

WEAK

hold a candle to place in juxtaposition set against set side by side size up stack up against weigh against another

Antonyms

STRONGEST

imbalance

STRONG

aid assist combine desegregate discard disregard forget gather help ignore join leave neglect support unite

VERB

contrast

Synonyms

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contradict diverge vary

STRONG

balance bracket collate conflict depart deviate differentiate disagree distinguish hang mismatch oppose separate weigh

WEAK

be a foil to be contrary to be dissimilar be diverse be unlike be variable hold a candle to set in opposition set off stack up against stand out

Antonyms

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agree

STRONG

aid harmonize help join stay

WEAK

accord be alike be equal be similar coincide concur conform

VERB

pair

Synonyms

STRONGEST

combine marry mate

STRONG

balance bracket couple join match team twin unite wed yoke

WEAK

pair off pair up put together

Antonyms

STRONG

disconnect disjoin divide separate

WEAK

sever

VERB

test

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze assess check confirm demonstrate investigate prove question try verify

STRONG

assay experiment inquire substantiate validate

WEAK

experimentalize give a tryout look into make a trial run prove out put to the test run idea by someone run it up a flagpole see how it flies see how wind blows send up a balloon shake down stack up try on try on for size try out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discredit disprove invalidate

Example Sentences

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Fulop said that New York CEOs are frustrated that the mayor’s private mea culpas and his public boasts don’t match up.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Takeshita said the tech firms were "very cooperative" but admitted their view of which posts were offensive did not always match up.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“So we should be pretty diverse. We should be able to match up pretty well against a lot of different looks we get.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Henwick does admit, though, that her commitment to slow living doesn't always match up well with her occupation.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

“It’s a museum,” Poppet says, overlaying the pieces in her mind and seeing where they match up with the building she has already seen in the stars.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

match up

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