matchmaker
Someone who finds suitable dates or marriage partners for other peopleSomeone who finds suitable dates or marriage partners for other people.
» Sami played matchmaker.
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3 sensesSomeone who finds suitable dates or marriage partners for other people.
Heiratsvermittler, Ehestifter, Kuppler
сватsvat, сва́хаsváxa, сва́тьяsvátʹja
сватsvat, сва́хаsváxa, сва́шкаsváška
(broadly)Someone who arranges professional boxing matches.
someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others
Someone who makes matchsticks.
Streichholzmacher, Streichholzmacherin, Zündholzmacher
Examples
1 sentencesSami played matchmaker.
Translations
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Origin
From match + maker.From match + maker.
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Forms
plural: matchmakersSynonyms
3 synonyms- someone who arranges (or tries to arrange) marriages for others:matchermarriage broker
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsSee also
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