love-match

A young couple celebrates their love-match with a joyful wedding ceremony.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A marriage based on mutual affection: "love-match" refers to a marriage that is entered into primarily because the two individuals are in love with each other, rather than for reasons such as social status, financial gain, or family arrangement.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Their marriage was a true love-match, uniting two people from different social classes. (A marriage founded on romantic affection, not practical considerations.)
  • She always dreamed of a love-match, preferring emotional connection over a wealthy suitor. (A union based on love rather than material advantage.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be a love-match": to describe a relationship or marriage that is motivated by love.
  • Despite their families' objections, the couple insisted their union was a love-match. (They claimed their marriage was based solely on love, not obligation.)

Variants and Related Words

• Love (n): a strong feeling of deep affection.
  • Their love for each other was evident to everyone. (Their deep emotional bond.)
• Match (n): a person or thing that is equal or similar to another; also, a marriage or partnership.
  • He was considered a good match for her. (A suitable partner for marriage.)

Synonyms

• Romantic union: a marriage or partnership founded on romantic feelings.
• Affection-based marriage: a marriage motivated by love rather than practical reasons.

Related Idioms

• Marry for love: to enter into marriage because of romantic feelings, not for material or social reasons.
  • They decided to marry for love, ignoring the pressure to choose a wealthy partner. (They prioritized love over financial security.)
• A love affair: a romantic or sexual relationship between two people who are not married.
  • Their love affair started in college and eventually led to a love-match. (A romantic relationship that culminated in marriage.)

Phrasal Verbs

• (No common phrasal verbs are directly associated with "love-match" as a noun; however, the verb "to match" can be used in contexts related to marriage.)
  • Match up: to be compatible or suitable as a pair.

    • The couple matched up perfectly, creating a love-match. (They were ideal partners for each other.)