noun

matchmaker

matchmaker

My aunt thinks she is a great matchmaker.

My aunt thinks she is a great matchmaker.

They met through a professional matchmaker.

They met through a professional matchmaker.

((a/the)) matchmaker a person who arranges marriages or relationships She works as a professional matchmaker.

Synonyms: go-between, intermediary, cupid

A compound word from 'match' (a suitable pair, a couple) and 'maker' (one who creates).

Think of someone who 'makes' a romantic 'match' between two people.

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