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

STRONGEST

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

STRONGEST

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

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match up

It’s no secret that Chinese EVs match up well against their American counterparts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026

"With how physical English football is, teams have had to recruit powerful athletes to match up which at times may be at the expense of high-end technical quality," added Irfan.

From BBC ● Mar. 18, 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

Korda seized a 5-2 lead in the final tie-break and served for the match up 5-4, but sent two forehands long and Fritz blasted a service winner on the final point for the triumph.

From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026

I held the match up so I could get a better look.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls

match up

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