matchmaking

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of finding a suitable partner for marriage, a social event, or an activity.

  - "She is an expert in matchmaking for arranged marriages."
  - "The dating app uses complex algorithms for matchmaking."
  - "The school organized a matchmaking event for students."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with matchmaking
making , shaking , baking , taking

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Variants

List of all variants of matchmaking that leads to same result
matchmaker , matchmakers , matchmaking , matchmakings

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English mæcethmægning, from mæceth magen 'power in making matches'.

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Trivia

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1. Matchmaking was a common practice in ancient China, where it was believed that the alignment of the stars could determine the compatibility of a couple.

2. The first recorded use of the term 'matchmaking' was in the 15th century.

3. In some cultures, matchmakers were highly respected and even considered holy figures.

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Related Concepts

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1. Arranged Marriage: A marriage in which the partners are chosen by their families or a matchmaker, rather than by the individuals themselves.

2. Dating: The social and romantic interactions between two individuals, typically with the goal of developing a personal relationship and potentially leading to marriage or a committed relationship.

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Culture

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Matchmaking has been a significant cultural practice in many societies, particularly in Asia, where it is considered an important tradition for arranging marriages. In literature, matchmaking is a common theme in novels and plays, such as Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing'. In music, there are many songs about matchmaking and finding love.

How to Memorize "matchmaking"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene where a matchmaker is bringing two people together, introducing them to each other and facilitating their conversation.
   - Visualize a wedding ceremony where the matchmaker is present and has played a role in bringing the couple together.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'matchmaking' with the image of a cupid, the Roman god of love.
   - Think of the word 'match' as in finding a match in a game or puzzle, and 'making' as in creating something new.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'matchmaking' as 'making matches'

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