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matchmaker
1[ mach-mey-ker ]
/ ˈmætʃˌmeɪ kər /
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noun
a person who arranges or tries to arrange marriages by introducing possible mates.
any person, organization, etc., that brings two parties together, as to effect a sale or other transaction: an agent serving as a matchmaker between buyers and sellers.
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British Dictionary definitions for matchmaker (1 of 2)
matchmaker1
/ (ˈmætʃˌmeɪkə) /
noun
a person who brings together suitable partners for marriage
a person who arranges competitive matches
Derived forms of matchmaker
matchmaking, noun, adjectiveBritish Dictionary definitions for matchmaker (2 of 2)
matchmaker2
/ (ˈmætʃˌmeɪkə) /
noun
a person who makes matches (for igniting)
Derived forms of matchmaker
matchmaking, noun, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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