matchmaking — the activity of encouraging people to form romantic relationships
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the activity of encouraging people to form romantic relationships
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmætʃmeɪkɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My aunt's matchmaking skills are legendary - she's responsible for 12 marriages!
- The dating app uses AI algorithms for sophisticated matchmaking.
- Her matchmaking backfired when both people she introduced fell for her instead.
matchmaking
NOUN[/ˈmætʃmeɪkɪŋ/]
the activity of encouraging people to form romantic relationships
💡 Concept
the activity of encouraging people to form romantic relationships
🎵 Rhyme
Matchmaking means watching, then catching love!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈmætʃmeɪkɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmætʃmeɪkɪŋ/
🌳Etymology
Rootmatch
Suffix-making
🎵Rhyme
matchingcatchingwatching
matching
catching
watching
🔗Collocations
professional matchmaking
matchmaking service
online matchmaking
successful matchmaking
traditional matchmaking
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My aunt's matchmaking skills are legendary - she's responsible for 12 marriages!”
“The dating app uses AI algorithms for sophisticated matchmaking.”
😄 Fun example
“Her matchmaking backfired when both people she introduced fell for her instead.”
“Traditional matchmaking still plays an important role in many cultures.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
matchmakingpairingcouplingarranged marriageintroduction service
Antonyms
separationdivorcebreakup
Related
datingromancecourtshipmarriagerelationshipcupid
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