matchmaking

match·mak·er

M0147900 (măch′mā′kər) n. 1. a. One who finds a person for another to marry. b. One who finds a person for another to have a romantic relationship with, or who finds two people to have a romantic relationship with each other. 2. One who arranges athletic competitions, especially in professional boxing. 3. One who establishes or tries to establish a partnership between people, groups of people, or businesses: "The firm acts as a matchmaker for smaller businesses, especially in the countryside, where older presidents can't find someone to take over" (Yuko Takeo).

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matchmaking - mediation in order to bring about a marriage between othersintermediation, mediation - the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement

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Matchmaking

(in Russian, svatovstvo), a custom involving the proposal of marriage; different forms of matchmaking are characteristic of various peoples. In the past, matchmaking in Russia began with a private family council at the prospective bridegroom’s house, after which a female matchmaker (svakha) or male matchmakers (svaty) were sent to the prospective bride’s house. In the villages matchmakers were usually the groom’s godparents or his closest relatives, for example, an uncle or older brother. The proposal to the girl’s parents was presented in a half-jesting, half-solemn allegorical form. Upon obtaining the parent’s consent, the first ritual gathering was held at the bride’s house, either immediately following the matchmaking or several days later. During the gathering, news of the betrothal was announced to the closest relatives on both sides.

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Matricide (See MURDER.)Kecalmarriage broker whose plans are foiled by a pair of lovers. [Czech Opera: Smetana The Bartered Bride in Osborne Opera, 32]Levi, Dollypersonable marriage broker who manages to make an excellent match for herself. [Am. Lit.: Thornton Wilder The Matchmaker; Am. Theater: Hello, Dolly! in On Stage, 454]Woodhouse, Emmamistakenly thinks she has a talent for finding mates for her young friends. [Br. Lit.: Jane Austen Emma]

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noun mediation in order to bring about a marriage between others

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