matchmaking

/'mætʃ,meikiɳ/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act or process of arranging or trying to arrange marriages or romantic relationships between other people: "Matchmaking" refers to the activity of mediating, introducing, or pairing individuals with the specific goal of facilitating a marriage or partnership. It often involves assessing compatibility.
Usage
  • "Matchmaking" is used as a non-count noun to describe the general activity or profession.
  • It can be used in both formal contexts (e.g., professional services, cultural traditions) and informal contexts (e.g., a friend setting up two acquaintances).
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Her grandmother was skilled in the art of matchmaking and successfully paired several couples in the village.
    • The company expanded its business from dating apps to personalized offline matchmaking.
    • In some cultures, professional matchmaking is a common and respected practice.
Advanced Usage
  • "to engage in matchmaking": to actively participate in trying to arrange relationships for others.
    • Despite her busy schedule, she still finds time to engage in matchmaking among her colleagues.
  • "algorithmic matchmaking": the use of computer algorithms to pair potential partners, common in modern dating services.
    • The app's success is largely due to its sophisticated algorithmic matchmaking.
Variants and Related Words
  • Matchmaker (n): a person who engages in matchmaking.
    • He acted as a matchmaker for his two best friends.
  • Matchmade (adj, informal): describing a relationship that was arranged by a matchmaker.
    • They are a matchmade couple, but they are very happy together.
Synonyms
  • Marriage brokering: (more formal/business-oriented) arranging marriages, sometimes for a fee.
  • Go-between: a person who acts as an intermediary, which can include in romantic contexts.
Related Phrases
  • "play matchmaker": to take on the role of a matchmaker, often temporarily or informally.
    • At the party, she decided to play matchmaker and introduce her cousin to a nice colleague.
  • "matchmaking service": a company or organization that provides professional matchmaking.
    • They met through an exclusive matchmaking service.
Related Idioms
  • "to make a match": to successfully bring two people together as a couple. (This idiom uses "match" as a noun for the couple, not the activity of matchmaking itself).
    • The village elder was famous for his ability to make a match that would last a lifetime.
Noun
  1. mediation in order to bring about a marriage between others