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Matcher

One who, or that which, matches; a matching machine. See under 3d Match.

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Go-between 76% connected

An intermediate agent; a broker; a procurer; -- usually in a disparaging sense.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Intercessor 76% connected

One who goes between, or intercedes; a mediator. (a) One who interposes between parties at variance, with a view to reconcile them. (b) One who plead…

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Intermediary 76% connected

Lying, coming, or done, between; intermediate; as, an intermediary project.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Intermediator 76% connected

A mediator.

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Mediator 76% connected

One who mediates; especially, one who interposes between parties at variance for the purpose of reconciling them; hence, an intercessor.

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Match 74% connected

Anything used for catching and retaining or communicating fire, made of some substance which takes fire readily, or remains burning some time; esp.,…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Match 74% connected

Anything used for catching and retaining or communicating fire, made of some substance which takes fire readily, or remains burning some time; esp.,…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Matchmaker 92% connected

One who makes matches for burning or kinding.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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